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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.71, 1,822.68 and 907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.71, 1,822.68 and 907.18 is: 1,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.71 : 1,822.68 = 907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.71/1,822.68 = 907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.71x = 1,822.68 × 907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.71x = 1,653,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,498.84/1,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.23

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