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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.64, 1,939.36 and 908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.64, 1,939.36 and 908.48 is: 1,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.64 : 1,939.36 = 908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.64/1,939.36 = 908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.64x = 1,939.36 × 908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.64x = 1,761,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,869.77/1,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.32

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