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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.07, 1,587.57 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.07, 1,587.57 and 908.21 is: 1,355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.07 : 1,587.57 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.07/1,587.57 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.07x = 1,587.57 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.07x = 1,441,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,847.51/1,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.03

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