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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.33, 1,985.67 and 908.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.33, 1,985.67 and 908.00 is: 1,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.33 : 1,985.67 = 908.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.33/1,985.67 = 908.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.33x = 1,985.67 × 908.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.33x = 1,802,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,978.43/1,439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.66

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