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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.25, 1,352.14 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.25, 1,352.14 and 285.01 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.25 : 1,352.14 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.25/1,352.14 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.25x = 1,352.14 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.25x = 385,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,369.82/901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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