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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,677.95, 2,510.45 and 908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,677.95, 2,510.45 and 908.99 is: 1,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,677.95 : 2,510.45 = 908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,677.95/2,510.45 = 908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,677.95x = 2,510.45 × 908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,677.95x = 2,281,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,969.40/1,677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.97

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