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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,351.89 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,351.89 and 284.72 is: 427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,351.89 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,351.89 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,351.89 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 384,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,903.36/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.10

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