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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.52, 2,181.26 and 908.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.52, 2,181.26 and 908.01 is: 1,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.52 : 2,181.26 = 908.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.52/2,181.26 = 908.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.52x = 2,181.26 × 908.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.52x = 1,980,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,608.16/1,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.83

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