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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.07, 2,067.21 and 908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.07, 2,067.21 and 908.93 is: 1,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.07 : 2,067.21 = 908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.07/2,067.21 = 908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.07x = 2,067.21 × 908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.07x = 1,878,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,949.19/1,498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.25

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