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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.39 and 908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.76, 1,709.39 and 908.57 is: 1,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.76 : 1,709.39 = 908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.76/1,709.39 = 908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.76x = 1,709.39 × 908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.76x = 1,553,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,107.02/1,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.76

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