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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.66, 2,185.62 and 909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.66, 2,185.62 and 909.28 is: 1,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.66 : 2,185.62 = 909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.66/2,185.62 = 909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.66x = 2,185.62 × 909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.66x = 1,987,340.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,340.55/1,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.31

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