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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.67, 1,792.53 and 908.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.67, 1,792.53 and 908.01 is: 1,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.67 : 1,792.53 = 908.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.67/1,792.53 = 908.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.67x = 1,792.53 × 908.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.67x = 1,627,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,635.17/1,301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.42

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