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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.34, 1,711.98 and 909.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.34, 1,711.98 and 909.69 is: 1,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.34 : 1,711.98 = 909.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.34/1,711.98 = 909.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.34x = 1,711.98 × 909.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.34x = 1,557,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,371.09/1,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.59

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