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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.93, 1,282.02 and 901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.93, 1,282.02 and 901.18 is: 1,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.93 : 1,282.02 = 901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.93/1,282.02 = 901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.93x = 1,282.02 × 901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.93x = 1,155,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,324.37/929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.38

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