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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.47, 1,938.45 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.47, 1,938.45 and 908.16 is: 1,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.47 : 1,938.45 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.47/1,938.45 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.47x = 1,938.45 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.47x = 1,760,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,422.75/1,405.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.55

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