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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.72, 2,140.06 and 908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.72, 2,140.06 and 908.44 is: 1,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.72 : 2,140.06 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.72/2,140.06 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.72x = 2,140.06 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.72x = 1,944,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,116.11/1,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.74

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