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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.32, 1,710.32 and 909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.32, 1,710.32 and 909.16 is: 1,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.32 : 1,710.32 = 909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.32/1,710.32 = 909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.32x = 1,710.32 × 909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.32x = 1,554,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,954.53/1,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.42

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