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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.43, 1,887.48 and 909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.43, 1,887.48 and 909.18 is: 1,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.43 : 1,887.48 = 909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.43/1,887.48 = 909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.43x = 1,887.48 × 909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.43x = 1,716,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,059.07/1,253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.09

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