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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.53, 2,067.70 and 908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.53, 2,067.70 and 908.86 is: 1,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.53 : 2,067.70 = 908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.53/2,067.70 = 908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.53x = 2,067.70 × 908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.53x = 1,879,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,249.82/1,497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.90

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