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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,352.13 and 285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,352.13 and 285.19 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,352.13 = 285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,352.13 = 285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,352.13 × 285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 385,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,613.95/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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