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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.98, 1,866.24 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.98, 1,866.24 and 909 is: 1,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.98 : 1,866.24 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.98/1,866.24 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.98x = 1,866.24 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.98x = 1,696,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,412.16/1,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.76

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