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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.76, 2,111.36 and 908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.76, 2,111.36 and 908.80 is: 1,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.76 : 2,111.36 = 908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.76/2,111.36 = 908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.76x = 2,111.36 × 908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.76x = 1,918,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,803.97/1,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.32

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