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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538, 2,122.68 and 908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538, 2,122.68 and 908.72 is: 1,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538 : 2,122.68 = 908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538/2,122.68 = 908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538x = 2,122.68 × 908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538x = 1,928,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,921.77/1,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.18

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