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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.14 and 901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.14 and 901.01 is: 1,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.21 : 1,570.14 = 901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.21/1,570.14 = 901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.21x = 1,570.14 × 901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.21x = 1,414,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,703.99/1,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.93

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