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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.34, 1,569.66 and 907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.34, 1,569.66 and 907.01 is: 1,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.34 : 1,569.66 = 907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.34/1,569.66 = 907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.34x = 1,569.66 × 907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.34x = 1,423,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,691.95/1,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.87

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