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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.97, 1,906.89 and 908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.97, 1,906.89 and 908.58 is: 1,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.97 : 1,906.89 = 908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.97/1,906.89 = 908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.97x = 1,906.89 × 908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.97x = 1,732,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,562.12/1,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.18

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