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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.14, 1,412.82 and 908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.14, 1,412.82 and 908.04 is: 1,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.14 : 1,412.82 = 908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.14/1,412.82 = 908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.14x = 1,412.82 × 908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.14x = 1,282,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,897.07/943.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.24

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