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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,244.14 and 807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,244.14 and 807.96 is: 1,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,244.14 = 807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,244.14 = 807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,244.14 × 807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 1,005,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,213.33/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.19

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