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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.18, 1,529.24 and 909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.18, 1,529.24 and 909.27 is: 1,253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.18 : 1,529.24 = 909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.18/1,529.24 = 909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.18x = 1,529.24 × 909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.18x = 1,390,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,492.05/1,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.62

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