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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.36, 1,352.46 and 886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.36, 1,352.46 and 886.80 is: 1,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.36 : 1,352.46 = 886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.36/1,352.46 = 886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.36x = 1,352.46 × 886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.36x = 1,199,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,361.53/901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.61

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