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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.78, 2,026.95 and 909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.78, 2,026.95 and 909.34 is: 1,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.78 : 2,026.95 = 909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.78/2,026.95 = 909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.78x = 2,026.95 × 909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.78x = 1,843,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,186.71/1,468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.91

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