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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.40, 1,946.52 and 907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.40, 1,946.52 and 907.26 is: 1,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.40 : 1,946.52 = 907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.40/1,946.52 = 907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.40x = 1,946.52 × 907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.40x = 1,765,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,999.74/1,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.14

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