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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.27, 1,348.05 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.27, 1,348.05 and 752.12 is: 1,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.27 : 1,348.05 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.27/1,348.05 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.27x = 1,348.05 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.27x = 1,013,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,888.63/901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.96

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