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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645, 2,270.10 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645, 2,270.10 and 909 is: 1,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645 : 2,270.10 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645/2,270.10 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645x = 2,270.10 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645x = 2,063,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,520.90/1,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.42

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