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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.93, 1,452.50 and 908.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.93, 1,452.50 and 908.42 is: 1,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.93 : 1,452.50 = 908.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.93/1,452.50 = 908.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.93x = 1,452.50 × 908.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.93x = 1,319,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,468.25/969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.37

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