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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.88, 1,861.65 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.88, 1,861.65 and 908.16 is: 1,252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.88 : 1,861.65 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.88/1,861.65 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.88x = 1,861.65 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.88x = 1,690,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,676.06/1,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.46

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