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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.60, 1,904.36 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.60, 1,904.36 and 908.52 is: 1,253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.60 : 1,904.36 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.60/1,904.36 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.60x = 1,904.36 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.60x = 1,730,149.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,149.15/1,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.19

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