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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.11, 1,855.71 and 908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.11, 1,855.71 and 908.45 is: 1,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.11 : 1,855.71 = 908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.11/1,855.71 = 908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.11x = 1,855.71 × 908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.11x = 1,685,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,817.43/1,237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.71

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