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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.93, 1,689.14 and 909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.93, 1,689.14 and 909.59 is: 1,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.93 : 1,689.14 = 909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.93/1,689.14 = 909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.93x = 1,689.14 × 909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.93x = 1,536,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,411.86/1,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.32

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