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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.54, 2,026.94 and 908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.54, 2,026.94 and 908.67 is: 1,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.54 : 2,026.94 = 908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.54/2,026.94 = 908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.54x = 2,026.94 × 908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.54x = 1,841,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,819.57/1,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.18

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