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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.11, 2,066.80 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.11, 2,066.80 and 908.43 is: 1,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.11 : 2,066.80 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.11/2,066.80 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.11x = 2,066.80 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.11x = 1,877,543.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,543.12/1,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.27

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