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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.89, 2,661.38 and 908.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.89, 2,661.38 and 908.81 is: 1,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.89 : 2,661.38 = 908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.89/2,661.38 = 908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.89x = 2,661.38 × 908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.89x = 2,418,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,688.76/1,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.49

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