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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.84, 1,948.98 and 908.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.84, 1,948.98 and 908.42 is: 1,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.84 : 1,948.98 = 908.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.84/1,948.98 = 908.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.84x = 1,948.98 × 908.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.84x = 1,770,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,492.41/1,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.03

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