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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,350.36 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,350.36 and 669.42 is: 1,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,350.36 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,350.36 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,350.36 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 903,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,957.99/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.33

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