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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.76, 1,794.24 and 908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.76, 1,794.24 and 908.28 is: 1,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.76 : 1,794.24 = 908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.76/1,794.24 = 908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.76x = 1,794.24 × 908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.76x = 1,629,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,672.31/1,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.90

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