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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.38 and 907.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.76, 1,687.38 and 907.94 is: 1,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.76 : 1,687.38 = 907.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.76/1,687.38 = 907.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.76x = 1,687.38 × 907.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.76x = 1,532,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,039.80/1,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.94

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