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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460, 2,015.12 and 908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460, 2,015.12 and 908.32 is: 1,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460 : 2,015.12 = 908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460/2,015.12 = 908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460x = 2,015.12 × 908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460x = 1,830,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,373.80/1,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.68

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