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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.20, 1,458.40 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.20, 1,458.40 and 901.50 is: 1,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.20 : 1,458.40 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.20/1,458.40 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.20x = 1,458.40 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.20x = 1,314,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,747.60/1,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.26

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