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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.52, 1,977.96 and 909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.52, 1,977.96 and 909.36 is: 1,254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.52 : 1,977.96 = 909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.52/1,977.96 = 909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.52x = 1,977.96 × 909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.52x = 1,798,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,677.71/1,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.73

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