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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.22, 1,541.82 and 907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.22, 1,541.82 and 907.73 is: 1,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.22 : 1,541.82 = 907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.22/1,541.82 = 907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.22x = 1,541.82 × 907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.22x = 1,399,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,557.75/1,118.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.60

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