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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.62, 1,575.59 and 907.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.62, 1,575.59 and 907.41 is: 1,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.62 : 1,575.59 = 907.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.62/1,575.59 = 907.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.62x = 1,575.59 × 907.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.62x = 1,429,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,706.12/1,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.35

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