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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.22, 1,595.94 and 909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.22, 1,595.94 and 909.56 is: 1,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.22 : 1,595.94 = 909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.22/1,595.94 = 909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.22x = 1,595.94 × 909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.22x = 1,451,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,603.19/1,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.73

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