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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.32, 2,016.67 and 901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.32, 2,016.67 and 901.77 is: 1,244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.32 : 2,016.67 = 901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.32/2,016.67 = 901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.32x = 2,016.67 × 901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.32x = 1,818,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,568.00/1,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.47

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