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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.53, 2,458.37 and 909.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.53, 2,458.37 and 909.29 is: 1,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.53 : 2,458.37 = 909.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.53/2,458.37 = 909.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.53x = 2,458.37 × 909.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.53x = 2,235,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,371.26/1,641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.76

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