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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.94, 1,905.98 and 909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.94, 1,905.98 and 909.59 is: 1,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.94 : 1,905.98 = 909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.94/1,905.98 = 909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.94x = 1,905.98 × 909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.94x = 1,733,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,664.79/1,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.43

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