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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.35, 2,057.74 and 901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.35, 2,057.74 and 901.87 is: 1,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.35 : 2,057.74 = 901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.35/2,057.74 = 901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.35x = 2,057.74 × 901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.35x = 1,855,818.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,818.15/1,491.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.39

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