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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,249.93 and 871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,249.93 and 871.16 is: 1,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,249.93 = 871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,249.93 = 871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,249.93 × 871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 1,088,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,883.86/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.82

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