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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.54, 1,793.34 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.54, 1,793.34 and 907.50 is: 1,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.54 : 1,793.34 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.54/1,793.34 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.54x = 1,793.34 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.54x = 1,627,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,456.05/1,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.33

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