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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.05, 1,794.35 and 907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.05, 1,794.35 and 907.88 is: 1,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.05 : 1,794.35 = 907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.05/1,794.35 = 907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.05x = 1,794.35 × 907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.05x = 1,629,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,047.78/1,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.89

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