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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.62, 1,938.35 and 908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.62, 1,938.35 and 908.51 is: 1,252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.62 : 1,938.35 = 908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.62/1,938.35 = 908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.62x = 1,938.35 × 908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.62x = 1,761,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,010.36/1,405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.84

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