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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688.07, 2,530.60 and 908.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,688.07, 2,530.60 and 908.49 is: 1,361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,688.07 : 2,530.60 = 908.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,688.07/2,530.60 = 908.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,688.07x = 2,530.60 × 908.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,688.07x = 2,299,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,024.79/1,688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.93

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