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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.54, 1,569.24 and 901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.54, 1,569.24 and 901.98 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.54 : 1,569.24 = 901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.54/1,569.24 = 901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.54x = 1,569.24 × 901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.54x = 1,415,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,423.10/1,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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