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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.75, 1,598.78 and 908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.75, 1,598.78 and 908.24 is: 1,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.75 : 1,598.78 = 908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.75/1,598.78 = 908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.75x = 1,598.78 × 908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.75x = 1,452,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,075.40/1,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.86

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