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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,247.86 and 901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,247.86 and 901.94 is: 1,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,247.86 = 901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,247.86 = 901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,247.86 × 901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 1,125,494.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,494.85/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.19

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