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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.40, 1,529.22 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.40, 1,529.22 and 908.52 is: 1,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.40 : 1,529.22 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.40/1,529.22 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.40x = 1,529.22 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.40x = 1,389,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,326.95/1,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.85

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