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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,240.03 and 735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,240.03 and 735.25 is: 1,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,240.03 = 735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,240.03 = 735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,240.03 × 735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 911,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,732.06/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.46

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