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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,354.19 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,354.19 and 899.88 is: 1,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,354.19 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,354.19 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,354.19 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 1,218,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,608.50/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.93

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