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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.18, 2,016.12 and 901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.18, 2,016.12 and 901.74 is: 1,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.18 : 2,016.12 = 901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.18/2,016.12 = 901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.18x = 2,016.12 × 901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.18x = 1,818,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,016.05/1,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.21

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