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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.96, 2,067.73 and 908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.96, 2,067.73 and 908.48 is: 1,254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.96 : 2,067.73 = 908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.96/2,067.73 = 908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.96x = 2,067.73 × 908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.96x = 1,878,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,494.25/1,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.03

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