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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.32, 1,930.71 and 901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.32, 1,930.71 and 901.25 is: 1,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.32 : 1,930.71 = 901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.32/1,930.71 = 901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.32x = 1,930.71 × 901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.32x = 1,740,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,052.39/1,398.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.39

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