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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.43, 1,591.56 and 907.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.43, 1,591.56 and 907.51 is: 1,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.43 : 1,591.56 = 907.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.43/1,591.56 = 907.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.43x = 1,591.56 × 907.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.43x = 1,444,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,356.62/1,062.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.48

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