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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.30, 2,057.52 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.30, 2,057.52 and 901.80 is: 1,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.30 : 2,057.52 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.30/2,057.52 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.30x = 2,057.52 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.30x = 1,855,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,471.54/1,491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.20

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