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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.57, 2,153.48 and 909.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.57, 2,153.48 and 909.75 is: 1,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.57 : 2,153.48 = 909.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.57/2,153.48 = 909.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.57x = 2,153.48 × 909.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.57x = 1,959,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,123.88/1,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.76

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