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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.10, 1,483.44 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.10, 1,483.44 and 908.96 is: 1,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.10 : 1,483.44 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.10/1,483.44 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.10x = 1,483.44 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.10x = 1,348,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,387.62/1,075.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.20

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