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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.64, 2,730.96 and 909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.64, 2,730.96 and 909.28 is: 1,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.64 : 2,730.96 = 909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.64/2,730.96 = 909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.64x = 2,730.96 × 909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.64x = 2,483,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,207.31/1,820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.92

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