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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.25, 1,824.71 and 908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.25, 1,824.71 and 908.97 is: 1,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.25 : 1,824.71 = 908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.25/1,824.71 = 908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.25x = 1,824.71 × 908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.25x = 1,658,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,602.10/1,322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.38

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