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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,349.58 and 843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,349.58 and 843.76 is: 1,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,349.58 = 843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,349.58 = 843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,349.58 × 843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 1,138,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,721.62/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.17

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