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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.36, 1,767.62 and 908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.36, 1,767.62 and 908.54 is: 1,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.36 : 1,767.62 = 908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.36/1,767.62 = 908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.36x = 1,767.62 × 908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.36x = 1,605,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,953.47/1,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.34

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