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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,350.30 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,350.30 and 737.40 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,350.30 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,350.30 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,350.30 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 995,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,711.22/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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