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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,345.49 and 771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,345.49 and 771.27 is: 1,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,345.49 = 771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,345.49 = 771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,345.49 × 771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 1,037,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,732.22/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.46

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