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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.44, 1,252.09 and 901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.44, 1,252.09 and 901.13 is: 1,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.44 : 1,252.09 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.44/1,252.09 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.44x = 1,252.09 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.44x = 1,128,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,295.86/913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.22

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