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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,351.41 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,351.41 and 284.69 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,351.41 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,351.41 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,351.41 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 384,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,732.91/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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