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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.48, 1,361.76 and 860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.48, 1,361.76 and 860.48 is: 1,289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.48 : 1,361.76 = 860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.48/1,361.76 = 860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.48x = 1,361.76 × 860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.48x = 1,171,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,767.24/908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.81

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