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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.39, 1,770.02 and 909.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.39, 1,770.02 and 909.43 is: 1,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.39 : 1,770.02 = 909.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.39/1,770.02 = 909.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.39x = 1,770.02 × 909.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.39x = 1,609,709.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,709.29/1,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.24

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