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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.10, 1,985.67 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.10, 1,985.67 and 908.10 is: 1,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.10 : 1,985.67 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.10/1,985.67 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.10x = 1,985.67 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.10x = 1,803,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,186.93/1,325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.79

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