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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.28, 1,590.64 and 909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.28, 1,590.64 and 909.16 is: 1,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.28 : 1,590.64 = 909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.28/1,590.64 = 909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.28x = 1,590.64 × 909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.28x = 1,446,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,146.26/1,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.36

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