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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.07, 2,014.94 and 900.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.07, 2,014.94 and 900.90 is: 1,243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.07 : 2,014.94 = 900.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.07/2,014.94 = 900.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.07x = 2,014.94 × 900.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.07x = 1,815,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,254.94/1,460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.27

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