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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.11, 1,558.30 and 907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.11, 1,558.30 and 907.90 is: 1,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.11 : 1,558.30 = 907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.11/1,558.30 = 907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.11x = 1,558.30 × 907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.11x = 1,414,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,780.57/1,128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.12

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