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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.40, 1,596.51 and 908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.40, 1,596.51 and 908.33 is: 1,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.40 : 1,596.51 = 908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.40/1,596.51 = 908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.40x = 1,596.51 × 908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.40x = 1,450,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,149.95/1,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.94

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