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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.90, 1,907.40 and 906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.90, 1,907.40 and 906.20 is: 1,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.90 : 1,907.40 = 906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.90/1,907.40 = 906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.90x = 1,907.40 × 906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.90x = 1,728,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,485.88/1,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.19

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