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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.92, 2,015.99 and 901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.92, 2,015.99 and 901.43 is: 1,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.92 : 2,015.99 = 901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.92/2,015.99 = 901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.92x = 2,015.99 × 901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.92x = 1,817,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,270.22/1,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.92

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