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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.20, 1,657.02 and 907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.20, 1,657.02 and 907 is: 1,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.20 : 1,657.02 = 907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.20/1,657.02 = 907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.20x = 1,657.02 × 907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.20x = 1,502,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,917.14/1,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.14

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