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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.85, 2,056.83 and 901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.85, 2,056.83 and 901.17 is: 1,243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.85 : 2,056.83 = 901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.85/2,056.83 = 901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.85x = 2,056.83 × 901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.85x = 1,853,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,553.49/1,490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.29

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