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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.02, 1,897.02 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.02, 1,897.02 and 909 is: 1,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.02 : 1,897.02 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.02/1,897.02 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.02x = 1,897.02 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.02x = 1,724,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,391.18/1,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.08

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