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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.79, 2,057.72 and 901.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.79, 2,057.72 and 901.37 is: 1,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.79 : 2,057.72 = 901.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.79/2,057.72 = 901.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.79x = 2,057.72 × 901.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.79x = 1,854,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,767.08/1,490.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.15

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