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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.44, 1,539.36 and 910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.44, 1,539.36 and 910.08 is: 1,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.44 : 1,539.36 = 910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.44/1,539.36 = 910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.44x = 1,539.36 × 910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.44x = 1,400,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,940.75/1,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.71

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