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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,351.70 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,351.70 and 251.87 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,351.70 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,351.70 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,351.70 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 340,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,444.66/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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