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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.20, 1,524.42 and 908.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.20, 1,524.42 and 908.37 is: 1,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.20 : 1,524.42 = 908.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.20/1,524.42 = 908.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.20x = 1,524.42 × 908.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.20x = 1,384,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,737.40/1,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.93

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