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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.83, 2,067.12 and 908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.83, 2,067.12 and 908.15 is: 1,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.83 : 2,067.12 = 908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.83/2,067.12 = 908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.83x = 2,067.12 × 908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.83x = 1,877,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,244.69/1,497.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.31

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