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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.62, 1,950.43 and 907.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.62, 1,950.43 and 907.07 is: 1,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.62 : 1,950.43 = 907.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.62/1,950.43 = 907.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.62x = 1,950.43 × 907.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.62x = 1,769,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,177.19/1,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.31

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