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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.88, 1,908.84 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.88, 1,908.84 and 907.08 is: 1,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.88 : 1,908.84 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.88/1,908.84 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.88x = 1,908.84 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.88x = 1,731,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,470.59/1,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.35

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