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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.60, 1,863.77 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.60, 1,863.77 and 908.43 is: 1,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.60 : 1,863.77 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.60/1,863.77 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.60x = 1,863.77 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.60x = 1,693,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,100.04/1,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.59

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