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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.33, 1,384.56 and 909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.33, 1,384.56 and 909.18 is: 1,255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.33 : 1,384.56 = 909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.33/1,384.56 = 909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.33x = 1,384.56 × 909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.33x = 1,258,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,814.26/1,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.89

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