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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.96, 2,518.02 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.96, 2,518.02 and 909 is: 1,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.96 : 2,518.02 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.96/2,518.02 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.96x = 2,518.02 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.96x = 2,288,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,880.18/1,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.09

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