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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.25, 1,854.09 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.25, 1,854.09 and 907.20 is: 1,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.25 : 1,854.09 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.25/1,854.09 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.25x = 1,854.09 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.25x = 1,682,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,030.45/1,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.69

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