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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.38, 2,067.62 and 908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.38, 2,067.62 and 908.88 is: 1,254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.38 : 2,067.62 = 908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.38/2,067.62 = 908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.38x = 2,067.62 × 908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.38x = 1,879,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,213.92/1,498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.16

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