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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.73, 1,730.46 and 909.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.73, 1,730.46 and 909.43 is: 1,365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.73 : 1,730.46 = 909.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.73/1,730.46 = 909.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.73x = 1,730.46 × 909.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.73x = 1,573,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,731.32/1,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.22

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