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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.71, 1,949.99 and 909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.71, 1,949.99 and 909.60 is: 1,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.71 : 1,949.99 = 909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.71/1,949.99 = 909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.71x = 1,949.99 × 909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.71x = 1,773,696.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,696.61/1,300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.64

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