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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.36, 1,766.22 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.36, 1,766.22 and 907.56 is: 1,250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.36 : 1,766.22 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.36/1,766.22 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.36x = 1,766.22 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.36x = 1,602,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,950.62/1,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.98

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