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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.44, 2,068.72 and 908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.44, 2,068.72 and 908.96 is: 1,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.44 : 2,068.72 = 908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.44/2,068.72 = 908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.44x = 2,068.72 × 908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.44x = 1,880,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,383.73/1,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.06

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