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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.38, 1,512.72 and 908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.38, 1,512.72 and 908.24 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.38 : 1,512.72 = 908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.38/1,512.72 = 908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.38x = 1,512.72 × 908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.38x = 1,373,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,912.81/1,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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