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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,352.69 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,352.69 and 671.09 is: 1,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,352.69 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,352.69 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,352.69 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 907,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,776.76/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.56

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