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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.69, 1,661.13 and 908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.69, 1,661.13 and 908.44 is: 1,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.69 : 1,661.13 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.69/1,661.13 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.69x = 1,661.13 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.69x = 1,509,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,040.01/1,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.68

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