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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.06, 1,711.50 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.06, 1,711.50 and 909.92 is: 1,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.06 : 1,711.50 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.06/1,711.50 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.06x = 1,711.50 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.06x = 1,557,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,328.08/1,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.61

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