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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,350.18 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,350.18 and 612.14 is: 916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,350.18 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,350.18 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,350.18 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 826,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,492.43/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.72

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