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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556.16, 2,334.72 and 908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556.16, 2,334.72 and 908.16 is: 1,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556.16 : 2,334.72 = 908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556.16/2,334.72 = 908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556.16x = 2,334.72 × 908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556.16x = 2,120,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,299.32/1,556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.52

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