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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.06, 2,280.42 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.06, 2,280.42 and 908.10 is: 1,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.06 : 2,280.42 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.06/2,280.42 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.06x = 2,280.42 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.06x = 2,070,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,849.40/1,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.77

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