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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,352.10 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,352.10 and 682.70 is: 1,024.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,352.10 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,352.10 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,352.10 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 923,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,078.67/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.05

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