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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.28, 2,016.60 and 901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.28, 2,016.60 and 901.84 is: 1,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.28 : 2,016.60 = 901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.28/2,016.60 = 901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.28x = 2,016.60 × 901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.28x = 1,818,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,650.54/1,461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.56

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