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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.77, 1,740.06 and 907.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.77, 1,740.06 and 907.86 is: 1,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.77 : 1,740.06 = 907.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.77/1,740.06 = 907.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.77x = 1,740.06 × 907.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.77x = 1,579,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,727.47/1,260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.98

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