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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522, 2,100.56 and 901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522, 2,100.56 and 901.04 is: 1,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522 : 2,100.56 = 901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522/2,100.56 = 901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522x = 2,100.56 × 901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522x = 1,892,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,688.58/1,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.55

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