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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,349.12 and 783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,349.12 and 783.34 is: 1,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,349.12 = 783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,349.12 = 783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,349.12 × 783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 1,056,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,819.66/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.88

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