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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,350.30 and 794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,350.30 and 794.10 is: 1,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,350.30 = 794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,350.30 = 794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,350.30 × 794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 1,072,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,273.23/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.07

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