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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,244.03 and 753.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,244.03 and 753.39 is: 1,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,244.03 = 753.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,244.03 = 753.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,244.03 × 753.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 937,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,235.99/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.19

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