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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.92, 1,861.98 and 908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.92, 1,861.98 and 908.66 is: 1,252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.92 : 1,861.98 = 908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.92/1,861.98 = 908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.92x = 1,861.98 × 908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.92x = 1,691,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,906.75/1,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.41

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