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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.09, 1,877.91 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.09, 1,877.91 and 907.44 is: 1,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.09 : 1,877.91 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.09/1,877.91 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.09x = 1,877.91 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.09x = 1,704,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,090.65/1,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.58

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