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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.72, 1,525.68 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.72, 1,525.68 and 909.92 is: 1,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.72 : 1,525.68 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.72/1,525.68 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.72x = 1,525.68 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.72x = 1,388,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,246.75/1,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.38

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