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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.46, 1,752.56 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.46, 1,752.56 and 908.72 is: 1,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.46 : 1,752.56 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.46/1,752.56 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.46x = 1,752.56 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.46x = 1,592,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,581.78/1,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.98

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