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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.63, 1,525.39 and 908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.63, 1,525.39 and 908.73 is: 1,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.63 : 1,525.39 = 908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.63/1,525.39 = 908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.63x = 1,525.39 × 908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.63x = 1,386,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,165.38/1,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.34

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