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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,348.91 and 807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,348.91 and 807.23 is: 1,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,348.91 = 807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,348.91 = 807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,348.91 × 807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 1,088,872.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,872.87/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.49

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