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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.40, 2,057.76 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.40, 2,057.76 and 901.44 is: 1,244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.40 : 2,057.76 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.40/2,057.76 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.40x = 2,057.76 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.40x = 1,854,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,947.17/1,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.60

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