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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.89, 1,980.53 and 909.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.89, 1,980.53 and 909.57 is: 1,363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.89 : 1,980.53 = 909.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.89/1,980.53 = 909.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.89x = 1,980.53 × 909.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.89x = 1,801,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,416.22/1,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.79

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