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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,370.57 and 908.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,370.57 and 908.02 is: 1,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,370.57 = 908.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,370.57 = 908.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,370.57 × 908.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 1,244,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,504.97/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.57

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