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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.84, 2,249.20 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.84, 2,249.20 and 909.12 is: 1,361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.84 : 2,249.20 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.84/2,249.20 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.84x = 2,249.20 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.84x = 2,044,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,792.70/1,501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.52

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