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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.61, 1,879.11 and 908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.61, 1,879.11 and 908.54 is: 1,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.61 : 1,879.11 = 908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.61/1,879.11 = 908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.61x = 1,879.11 × 908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.61x = 1,707,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,256.76/1,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.96

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