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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.05, 1,943.93 and 908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.05, 1,943.93 and 908.44 is: 1,360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.05 : 1,943.93 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.05/1,943.93 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.05x = 1,943.93 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.05x = 1,765,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,941.18/1,298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.46

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