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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,351.85 and 876.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,351.85 and 876.93 is: 1,315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,351.85 = 876.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,351.85 = 876.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,351.85 × 876.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 1,185,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,473.44/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.40

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