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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,351.74 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,351.74 and 284.88 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,351.74 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,351.74 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,351.74 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 385,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,083.69/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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