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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.93, 1,862.12 and 908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.93, 1,862.12 and 908.44 is: 1,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.93 : 1,862.12 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.93/1,862.12 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.93x = 1,862.12 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.93x = 1,691,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,621.91/1,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.12

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