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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.48, 1,622.37 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.48, 1,622.37 and 909.72 is: 1,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.48 : 1,622.37 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.48/1,622.37 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.48x = 1,622.37 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.48x = 1,475,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,902.44/1,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.19

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