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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491, 2,056.94 and 901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491, 2,056.94 and 901.24 is: 1,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491 : 2,056.94 = 901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491/2,056.94 = 901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491x = 2,056.94 × 901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491x = 1,853,796.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,796.61/1,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.32

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