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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.45, 1,241.04 and 785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.45, 1,241.04 and 785.02 is: 1,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.45 : 1,241.04 = 785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.45/1,241.04 = 785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.45x = 1,241.04 × 785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.45x = 974,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,241.22/901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.75

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