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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,352.23 and 285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,352.23 and 285.49 is: 428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,352.23 = 285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,352.23 = 285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,352.23 × 285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 386,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,049.12/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.09

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