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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.77, 2,015.84 and 901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.77, 2,015.84 and 901.02 is: 1,243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.77 : 2,015.84 = 901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.77/2,015.84 = 901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.77x = 2,015.84 × 901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.77x = 1,816,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,297.57/1,460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.38

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