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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,351.89 and 491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,351.89 and 491.13 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,351.89 = 491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,351.89 = 491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,351.89 × 491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 663,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,953.74/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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