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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.89, 1,907.10 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.89, 1,907.10 and 909.93 is: 1,255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.89 : 1,907.10 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.89/1,907.10 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.89x = 1,907.10 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.89x = 1,735,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,327.50/1,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.76

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