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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.86, 1,752.90 and 909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.86, 1,752.90 and 909.15 is: 1,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.86 : 1,752.90 = 909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.86/1,752.90 = 909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.86x = 1,752.90 × 909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.86x = 1,593,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,649.04/1,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.42

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