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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.43, 1,556.16 and 907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.43, 1,556.16 and 907.75 is: 1,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.43 : 1,556.16 = 907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.43/1,556.16 = 907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.43x = 1,556.16 × 907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.43x = 1,412,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,604.24/1,038.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.33

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