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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,252.94 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,252.94 and 901.76 is: 1,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,252.94 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,252.94 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,252.94 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 1,129,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,844.91/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.07

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