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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.44, 1,899 and 909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.44, 1,899 and 909.96 is: 1,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.44 : 1,899 = 909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.44/1,899 = 909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.44x = 1,899 × 909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.44x = 1,728,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,014.04/1,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.34

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