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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.77, 1,872.95 and 909.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.77, 1,872.95 and 909.35 is: 1,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.77 : 1,872.95 = 909.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.77/1,872.95 = 909.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.77x = 1,872.95 × 909.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.77x = 1,703,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,160.19/1,356.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.30

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