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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.62, 2,053.32 and 908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.62, 2,053.32 and 908.54 is: 1,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.62 : 2,053.32 = 908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.62/2,053.32 = 908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.62x = 2,053.32 × 908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.62x = 1,865,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,523.35/1,374.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.12

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