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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.92, 1,752.18 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.92, 1,752.18 and 908.56 is: 1,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.92 : 1,752.18 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.92/1,752.18 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.92x = 1,752.18 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.92x = 1,591,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,960.66/1,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.74

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