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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.13, 1,975.39 and 908.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.13, 1,975.39 and 908.89 is: 1,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.13 : 1,975.39 = 908.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.13/1,975.39 = 908.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.13x = 1,975.39 × 908.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.13x = 1,795,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,405.01/1,317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.12

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