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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.67, 2,825.91 and 909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.67, 2,825.91 and 909.59 is: 1,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.67 : 2,825.91 = 909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.67/2,825.91 = 909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.67x = 2,825.91 × 909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.67x = 2,570,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,405.35/1,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.30

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