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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.27, 1,351.91 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.27, 1,351.91 and 285.03 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.27 : 1,351.91 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.27/1,351.91 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.27x = 1,351.91 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.27x = 385,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,334.91/901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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