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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.81, 2,661.54 and 908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.81, 2,661.54 and 908.73 is: 1,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.81 : 2,661.54 = 908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.81/2,661.54 = 908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.81x = 2,661.54 × 908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.81x = 2,418,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,621.24/1,773.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.52

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