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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.24, 1,731.21 and 907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.24, 1,731.21 and 907.18 is: 1,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.24 : 1,731.21 = 907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.24/1,731.21 = 907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.24x = 1,731.21 × 907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.24x = 1,570,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,519.09/1,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.83

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