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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.73, 1,671.75 and 909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.73, 1,671.75 and 909.99 is: 1,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.73 : 1,671.75 = 909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.73/1,671.75 = 909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.73x = 1,671.75 × 909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.73x = 1,521,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,275.78/1,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.48

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