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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.20, 1,966.62 and 901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.20, 1,966.62 and 901.16 is: 1,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.20 : 1,966.62 = 901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.20/1,966.62 = 901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.20x = 1,966.62 × 901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.20x = 1,772,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,239.28/1,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.38

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