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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,348.44 and 745.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,348.44 and 745.62 is: 1,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,348.44 = 745.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,348.44 = 745.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,348.44 × 745.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 1,005,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,423.83/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.72

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