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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,351.86 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,351.86 and 284.94 is: 427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,351.86 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,351.86 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,351.86 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 385,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,198.99/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.40

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