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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.46, 1,501.96 and 901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.46, 1,501.96 and 901 is: 1,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.46 : 1,501.96 = 901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.46/1,501.96 = 901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.46x = 1,501.96 × 901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.46x = 1,353,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,265.96/1,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.95

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