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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.38, 1,570.23 and 909.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.38, 1,570.23 and 909.22 is: 1,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.38 : 1,570.23 = 909.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.38/1,570.23 = 909.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.38x = 1,570.23 × 909.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.38x = 1,427,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,684.52/1,046.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.40

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