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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,344.39 and 893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,344.39 and 893.32 is: 1,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,344.39 = 893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,344.39 = 893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,344.39 × 893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 1,200,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,966.01/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.14

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