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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.36, 1,797.78 and 909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.36, 1,797.78 and 909.88 is: 1,255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.36 : 1,797.78 = 909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.36/1,797.78 = 909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.36x = 1,797.78 × 909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.36x = 1,635,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,764.07/1,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.04

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