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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.08, 2,122.83 and 908.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.08, 2,122.83 and 908.57 is: 1,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.08 : 2,122.83 = 908.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.08/2,122.83 = 908.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.08x = 2,122.83 × 908.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.08x = 1,928,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,739.65/1,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.99

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