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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.10, 1,484.82 and 909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.10, 1,484.82 and 909.96 is: 1,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.10 : 1,484.82 = 909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.10/1,484.82 = 909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.10x = 1,484.82 × 909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.10x = 1,351,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,126.81/1,076.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.58

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