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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 1,897.20 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 1,897.20 and 908.64 is: 1,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 1,897.20 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/1,897.20 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 1,897.20 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 1,723,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,871.81/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.54

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