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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.46, 1,661.65 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.46, 1,661.65 and 907.20 is: 1,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.46 : 1,661.65 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.46/1,661.65 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.46x = 1,661.65 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.46x = 1,507,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,448.88/1,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.64

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