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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.41, 2,522.83 and 901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.41, 2,522.83 and 901.20 is: 1,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.41 : 2,522.83 = 901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.41/2,522.83 = 901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.41x = 2,522.83 × 901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.41x = 2,273,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,574.40/1,681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.18

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