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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.37, 1,727.11 and 907.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.37, 1,727.11 and 907.93 is: 1,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.37 : 1,727.11 = 907.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.37/1,727.11 = 907.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.37x = 1,727.11 × 907.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.37x = 1,568,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,094.98/1,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.76

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