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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.08, 1,369.20 and 908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.08, 1,369.20 and 908.48 is: 1,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.08 : 1,369.20 = 908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.08/1,369.20 = 908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.08x = 1,369.20 × 908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.08x = 1,243,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,890.82/912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.80

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