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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.40, 2,287.20 and 908.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.40, 2,287.20 and 908.39 is: 1,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.40 : 2,287.20 = 908.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.40/2,287.20 = 908.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.40x = 2,287.20 × 908.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.40x = 2,077,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,669.61/1,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.94

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