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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.65, 1,515.99 and 907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.65, 1,515.99 and 907.09 is: 1,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.65 : 1,515.99 = 907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.65/1,515.99 = 907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.65x = 1,515.99 × 907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.65x = 1,375,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,139.37/1,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.96

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