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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.70, 1,361.16 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.70, 1,361.16 and 754.26 is: 1,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.70 : 1,361.16 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.70/1,361.16 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.70x = 1,361.16 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.70x = 1,026,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,668.54/908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.82

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