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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,350.50 and 809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,350.50 and 809.43 is: 1,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,350.50 = 809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,350.50 = 809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,350.50 × 809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 1,093,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,131.17/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.93

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