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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.03, 1,724.40 and 909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.03, 1,724.40 and 909.03 is: 1,360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.03 : 1,724.40 = 909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.03/1,724.40 = 909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.03x = 1,724.40 × 909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.03x = 1,567,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,531.33/1,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.67

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