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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.19, 1,659.54 and 907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.19, 1,659.54 and 907.53 is: 1,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.19 : 1,659.54 = 907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.19/1,659.54 = 907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.19x = 1,659.54 × 907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.19x = 1,506,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,082.34/1,202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.78

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