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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,242.48 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,242.48 and 735.12 is: 1,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,242.48 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,242.48 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,242.48 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 913,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,371.90/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.51

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