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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.81, 1,908.27 and 910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.81, 1,908.27 and 910.01 is: 1,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.81 : 1,908.27 = 910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.81/1,908.27 = 910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.81x = 1,908.27 × 910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.81x = 1,736,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,544.78/1,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.72

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