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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,344.23 and 908.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,344.23 and 908.29 is: 1,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,344.23 = 908.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,344.23 = 908.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,344.23 × 908.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 1,220,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,950.67/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.02

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