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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.90, 1,939.50 and 908.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.90, 1,939.50 and 908.22 is: 1,253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.90 : 1,939.50 = 908.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.90/1,939.50 = 908.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.90x = 1,939.50 × 908.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.90x = 1,761,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,492.69/1,404.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.82

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