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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.52, 1,793.76 and 908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.52, 1,793.76 and 908.08 is: 1,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.52 : 1,793.76 = 908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.52/1,793.76 = 908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.52x = 1,793.76 × 908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.52x = 1,628,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,877.58/1,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.21

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