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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.32, 1,560.92 and 908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.32, 1,560.92 and 908.68 is: 1,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.32 : 1,560.92 = 908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.32/1,560.92 = 908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.32x = 1,560.92 × 908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.32x = 1,418,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,376.79/1,045.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.88

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