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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,277.64 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,277.64 and 901.80 is: 1,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,277.64 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,277.64 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,277.64 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 1,152,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,175.75/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.64

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