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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.95, 2,063.91 and 908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.95, 2,063.91 and 908.23 is: 1,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.95 : 2,063.91 = 908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.95/2,063.91 = 908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.95x = 2,063.91 × 908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.95x = 1,874,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,504.98/1,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.35

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