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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.12, 1,742.82 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.12, 1,742.82 and 907.80 is: 1,359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.12 : 1,742.82 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.12/1,742.82 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.12x = 1,742.82 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.12x = 1,582,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,132.00/1,164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.08

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