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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.93, 2,113.19 and 901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.93, 2,113.19 and 901.43 is: 1,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.93 : 2,113.19 = 901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.93/2,113.19 = 901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.93x = 2,113.19 × 901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.93x = 1,904,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,892.86/1,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.27

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