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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.60, 1,441.40 and 907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.60, 1,441.40 and 907.29 is: 1,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.60 : 1,441.40 = 907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.60/1,441.40 = 907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.60x = 1,441.40 × 907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.60x = 1,307,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,763.27/1,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.34

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