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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.68, 1,753.81 and 908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.68, 1,753.81 and 908.21 is: 1,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.68 : 1,753.81 = 908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.68/1,753.81 = 908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.68x = 1,753.81 × 908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.68x = 1,592,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,829.89/1,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.10

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