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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.48, 2,633.44 and 1,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.48, 2,633.44 and 1,122.40 is: 1,548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.48 : 2,633.44 = 1,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.48/2,633.44 = 1,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.48x = 2,633.44 × 1,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.48x = 2,955,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,773.06/1,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.76

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