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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.17, 2,068.56 and 908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.17, 2,068.56 and 908.90 is: 1,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.17 : 2,068.56 = 908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.17/2,068.56 = 908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.17x = 2,068.56 × 908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.17x = 1,880,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,103.84/1,498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.93

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