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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.54, 1,350.17 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.54, 1,350.17 and 705.16 is: 1,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.54 : 1,350.17 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.54/1,350.17 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.54x = 1,350.17 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.54x = 952,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,090.65/901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.08

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