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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,345.84 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,345.84 and 771.52 is: 1,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,345.84 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,345.84 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,345.84 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 1,038,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,342.48/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.82

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