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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.45, 1,938.83 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.45, 1,938.83 and 908.52 is: 1,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.45 : 1,938.83 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.45/1,938.83 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.45x = 1,938.83 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.45x = 1,761,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,465.83/1,405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.31

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