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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.49, 1,352.12 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.49, 1,352.12 and 285.26 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.49 : 1,352.12 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.49/1,352.12 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.49x = 1,352.12 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.49x = 385,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,705.75/901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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