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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.88, 1,797.96 and 909.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.88, 1,797.96 and 909.76 is: 1,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.88 : 1,797.96 = 909.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.88/1,797.96 = 909.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.88x = 1,797.96 × 909.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.88x = 1,635,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,712.09/1,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.46

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