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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.36, 1,864.62 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.36, 1,864.62 and 909.72 is: 1,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.36 : 1,864.62 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.36/1,864.62 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.36x = 1,864.62 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.36x = 1,696,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,282.11/1,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.17

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