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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.10, 1,767.54 and 909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.10, 1,767.54 and 909.04 is: 1,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.10 : 1,767.54 = 909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.10/1,767.54 = 909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.10x = 1,767.54 × 909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.10x = 1,606,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,764.56/1,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.21

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