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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.94, 1,407.68 and 901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.94, 1,407.68 and 901.04 is: 1,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.94 : 1,407.68 = 901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.94/1,407.68 = 901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.94x = 1,407.68 × 901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.94x = 1,268,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,381.76/937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.30

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