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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.94, 2,058.48 and 909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.94, 2,058.48 and 909.29 is: 1,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.94 : 2,058.48 = 909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.94/2,058.48 = 909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.94x = 2,058.48 × 909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.94x = 1,871,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,755.28/1,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.32

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