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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.48, 1,654.28 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.48, 1,654.28 and 908.50 is: 1,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.48 : 1,654.28 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.48/1,654.28 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.48x = 1,654.28 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.48x = 1,502,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,913.38/1,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.98

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