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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.76, 1,505.52 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.76, 1,505.52 and 907.56 is: 1,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.76 : 1,505.52 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.76/1,505.52 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.76x = 1,505.52 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.76x = 1,366,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,349.73/1,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.88

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