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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.58, 2,662.05 and 908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.58, 2,662.05 and 908.50 is: 1,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.58 : 2,662.05 = 908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.58/2,662.05 = 908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.58x = 2,662.05 × 908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.58x = 2,418,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,472.43/1,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.61

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