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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.61, 1,726.74 and 908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.61, 1,726.74 and 908.04 is: 1,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.61 : 1,726.74 = 908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.61/1,726.74 = 908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.61x = 1,726.74 × 908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.61x = 1,567,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,948.99/1,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.08

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