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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.84, 2,237.80 and 908.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.84, 2,237.80 and 908.07 is: 1,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.84 : 2,237.80 = 908.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.84/2,237.80 = 908.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.84x = 2,237.80 × 908.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.84x = 2,032,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,079.05/1,494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.40

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