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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.55 and 907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.02, 1,682.55 and 907.98 is: 1,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.02 : 1,682.55 = 907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.02/1,682.55 = 907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.02x = 1,682.55 × 907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.02x = 1,527,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,721.75/1,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.24

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