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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.40, 1,862.58 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.40, 1,862.58 and 908.50 is: 1,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.40 : 1,862.58 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.40/1,862.58 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.40x = 1,862.58 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.40x = 1,692,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,153.93/1,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.08

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