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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.81, 2,057.28 and 901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.81, 2,057.28 and 901.22 is: 1,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.81 : 2,057.28 = 901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.81/2,057.28 = 901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.81x = 2,057.28 × 901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.81x = 1,854,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,051.60/1,490.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.66

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