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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.97, 1,903.46 and 908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.97, 1,903.46 and 908.30 is: 1,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.97 : 1,903.46 = 908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.97/1,903.46 = 908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.97x = 1,903.46 × 908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.97x = 1,728,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,912.72/1,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.86

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