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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.48, 1,253.79 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.48, 1,253.79 and 751.44 is: 1,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.48 : 1,253.79 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.48/1,253.79 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.48x = 1,253.79 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.48x = 942,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,147.96/909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.92

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