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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.78, 1,832.93 and 908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.78, 1,832.93 and 908.92 is: 1,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.78 : 1,832.93 = 908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.78/1,832.93 = 908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.78x = 1,832.93 × 908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.78x = 1,665,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,977.61/1,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.76

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