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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.95, 2,057.21 and 901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.95, 2,057.21 and 901.51 is: 1,243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.95 : 2,057.21 = 901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.95/2,057.21 = 901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.95x = 2,057.21 × 901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.95x = 1,854,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,590.88/1,490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.90

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