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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,243.92 and 487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,243.92 and 487.40 is: 672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,243.92 = 487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,243.92 = 487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,243.92 × 487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 606,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,277.95/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.60

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