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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.32, 1,894.98 and 908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.32, 1,894.98 and 908.20 is: 1,253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.32 : 1,894.98 = 908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.32/1,894.98 = 908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.32x = 1,894.98 × 908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.32x = 1,721,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,020.84/1,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.18

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