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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,254.19, 1,881.78 and 907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,254.19, 1,881.78 and 907.96 is: 1,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,254.19 : 1,881.78 = 907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,254.19/1,881.78 = 907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,254.19x = 1,881.78 × 907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,254.19x = 1,708,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,580.97/1,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.30

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