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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,354.17 and 864.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,354.17 and 864.81 is: 1,299.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,354.17 = 864.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,354.17 = 864.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,354.17 × 864.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 1,171,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,098.14/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.40

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