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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.51, 1,861.67 and 908.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.51, 1,861.67 and 908.74 is: 1,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.51 : 1,861.67 = 908.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.51/1,861.67 = 908.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.51x = 1,861.67 × 908.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.51x = 1,691,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,774.00/1,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.55

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