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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.05, 1,981.59 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.05, 1,981.59 and 908.96 is: 1,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.05 : 1,981.59 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.05/1,981.59 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.05x = 1,981.59 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.05x = 1,801,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,176.14/1,321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.44

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