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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.33, 1,929.30 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.33, 1,929.30 and 901.26 is: 1,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.33 : 1,929.30 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.33/1,929.30 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.33x = 1,929.30 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.33x = 1,738,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,800.92/1,398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.48

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