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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.68, 2,066.60 and 908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.68, 2,066.60 and 908.24 is: 1,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.68 : 2,066.60 = 908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.68/2,066.60 = 908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.68x = 2,066.60 × 908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.68x = 1,876,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,968.78/1,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.25

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