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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.63, 1,350.42 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.63, 1,350.42 and 670.92 is: 1,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.63 : 1,350.42 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.63/1,350.42 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.63x = 1,350.42 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.63x = 906,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,023.79/901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.87

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