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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.68, 1,747.40 and 909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.68, 1,747.40 and 909.90 is: 1,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.68 : 1,747.40 = 909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.68/1,747.40 = 909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.68x = 1,747.40 × 909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.68x = 1,589,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,949.90/1,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.20

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