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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.51, 1,352.26 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.51, 1,352.26 and 285.26 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.51 : 1,352.26 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.51/1,352.26 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.51x = 1,352.26 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.51x = 385,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,745.69/901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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