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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.56, 1,486.98 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.56, 1,486.98 and 901.62 is: 1,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.56 : 1,486.98 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.56/1,486.98 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.56x = 1,486.98 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.56x = 1,340,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,690.91/1,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.04

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