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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.28, 2,058 and 901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.28, 2,058 and 901.68 is: 1,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.28 : 2,058 = 901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.28/2,058 = 901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.28x = 2,058 × 901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.28x = 1,855,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,657.44/1,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.34

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