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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.79, 1,597.07 and 907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.79, 1,597.07 and 907.52 is: 1,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.79 : 1,597.07 = 907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.79/1,597.07 = 907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.79x = 1,597.07 × 907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.79x = 1,449,367.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,367.25/1,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.92

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