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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,352.94 and 737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,352.94 and 737.32 is: 1,107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,352.94 = 737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,352.94 = 737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,352.94 × 737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 997,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,549.72/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.01

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