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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.80, 2,010.96 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.80, 2,010.96 and 908.64 is: 1,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.80 : 2,010.96 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.80/2,010.96 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.80x = 2,010.96 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.80x = 1,827,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,238.69/1,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.77

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