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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.54, 2,058.12 and 901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.54, 2,058.12 and 901.86 is: 1,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.54 : 2,058.12 = 901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.54/2,058.12 = 901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.54x = 2,058.12 × 901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.54x = 1,856,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,136.10/1,491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.44

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