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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,238.22 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,238.22 and 801.54 is: 1,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,238.22 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,238.22 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,238.22 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 992,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,482.86/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.76

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