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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,454.90, 2,183.64 and 908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,454.90, 2,183.64 and 908.14 is: 1,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,454.90 : 2,183.64 = 908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,454.90/2,183.64 = 908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,454.90x = 2,183.64 × 908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,454.90x = 1,983,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,050.83/1,454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.02

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