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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.59, 1,939.17 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.59, 1,939.17 and 908.52 is: 1,253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.59 : 1,939.17 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.59/1,939.17 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.59x = 1,939.17 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.59x = 1,761,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,774.73/1,405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.41

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