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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.60, 1,689.95 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.60, 1,689.95 and 908.52 is: 1,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.60 : 1,689.95 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.60/1,689.95 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.60x = 1,689.95 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.60x = 1,535,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,353.37/1,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.82

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