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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.96, 1,772.88 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.96, 1,772.88 and 908.16 is: 1,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.96 : 1,772.88 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.96/1,772.88 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.96x = 1,772.88 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.96x = 1,610,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,058.70/1,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.04

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