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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.48, 2,403.82 and 908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.48, 2,403.82 and 908.94 is: 1,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.48 : 2,403.82 = 908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.48/2,403.82 = 908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.48x = 2,403.82 × 908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.48x = 2,184,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,928.15/1,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.32

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