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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.70, 1,739.88 and 907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.70, 1,739.88 and 907.01 is: 1,250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.70 : 1,739.88 = 907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.70/1,739.88 = 907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.70x = 1,739.88 × 907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.70x = 1,578,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,088.56/1,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.76

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