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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.41, 1,502.73 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.41, 1,502.73 and 901.62 is: 1,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.41 : 1,502.73 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.41/1,502.73 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.41x = 1,502.73 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.41x = 1,354,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,891.42/1,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.26

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