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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.11, 2,765.66 and 908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.11, 2,765.66 and 908.70 is: 1,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.11 : 2,765.66 = 908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.11/2,765.66 = 908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.11x = 2,765.66 × 908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.11x = 2,513,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,155.24/1,845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.06

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