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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.99, 1,269.63 and 901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.99, 1,269.63 and 901.56 is: 1,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.99 : 1,269.63 = 901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.99/1,269.63 = 901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.99x = 1,269.63 × 901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.99x = 1,144,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,647.62/921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.50

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