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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.44, 2,173.10 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.44, 2,173.10 and 901.80 is: 1,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.44 : 2,173.10 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.44/2,173.10 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.44x = 2,173.10 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.44x = 1,959,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,697.07/1,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.11

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