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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.16, 1,481.40 and 908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.16, 1,481.40 and 908.23 is: 1,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.16 : 1,481.40 = 908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.16/1,481.40 = 908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.16x = 1,481.40 × 908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.16x = 1,345,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,447.38/1,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.72

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