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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.10, 1,444.84 and 909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.10, 1,444.84 and 909.79 is: 1,251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.10 : 1,444.84 = 909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.10/1,444.84 = 909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.10x = 1,444.84 × 909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.10x = 1,314,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,500.98/1,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.79

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