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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.10, 1,906.31 and 909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.10, 1,906.31 and 909.34 is: 1,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.10 : 1,906.31 = 909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.10/1,906.31 = 909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.10x = 1,906.31 × 909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.10x = 1,733,481.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,481.44/1,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.15

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