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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.76, 1,906.07 and 908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.76, 1,906.07 and 908.90 is: 1,254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.76 : 1,906.07 = 908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.76/1,906.07 = 908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.76x = 1,906.07 × 908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.76x = 1,732,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,430.63/1,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.69

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