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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.11, 2,057.79 and 901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.11, 2,057.79 and 901.53 is: 1,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.11 : 2,057.79 = 901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.11/2,057.79 = 901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.11x = 2,057.79 × 901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.11x = 1,855,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,159.42/1,491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.15

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