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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,546.70 and 909.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,546.70 and 909.70 is: 1,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,546.70 = 909.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,546.70 = 909.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,546.70 × 909.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 1,407,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,032.99/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.19

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