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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.94, 1,301.41 and 901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.94, 1,301.41 and 901.41 is: 1,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.94 : 1,301.41 = 901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.94/1,301.41 = 901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.94x = 1,301.41 × 901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.94x = 1,173,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,103.99/942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.09

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