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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,350.63 and 784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,350.63 and 784.61 is: 1,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,350.63 = 784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,350.63 = 784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,350.63 × 784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 1,059,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,711.05/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.44

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