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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.28, 1,660.20 and 907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.28, 1,660.20 and 907.84 is: 1,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.28 : 1,660.20 = 907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.28/1,660.20 = 907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.28x = 1,660.20 × 907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.28x = 1,507,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,195.97/1,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.57

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