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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,350.03 and 886.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,350.03 and 886.38 is: 1,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,350.03 = 886.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,350.03 = 886.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,350.03 × 886.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 1,196,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,639.59/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.48

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