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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320, 1,978.17 and 908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320, 1,978.17 and 908.11 is: 1,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320 : 1,978.17 = 908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320/1,978.17 = 908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320x = 1,978.17 × 908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320x = 1,796,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,395.96/1,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.91

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