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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.16, 2,121.96 and 908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.16, 2,121.96 and 908.68 is: 1,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.16 : 2,121.96 = 908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.16/2,121.96 = 908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.16x = 2,121.96 × 908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.16x = 1,928,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,182.61/1,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.56

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