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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.22, 1,517.04 and 909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.22, 1,517.04 and 909.16 is: 1,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.22 : 1,517.04 = 909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.22/1,517.04 = 909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.22x = 1,517.04 × 909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.22x = 1,379,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,228.29/1,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.93

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