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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.46, 1,316.70 and 901.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.46, 1,316.70 and 901.71 is: 1,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.46 : 1,316.70 = 901.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.46/1,316.70 = 901.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.46x = 1,316.70 × 901.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.46x = 1,187,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,281.56/953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.23

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