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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,352.09 and 886.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,352.09 and 886.55 is: 1,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,352.09 = 886.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,352.09 = 886.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,352.09 × 886.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 1,198,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,690.96/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.24

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