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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.96, 1,799.49 and 907.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.96, 1,799.49 and 907.07 is: 1,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.96 : 1,799.49 = 907.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.96/1,799.49 = 907.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.96x = 1,799.49 × 907.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.96x = 1,632,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,254.40/1,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.81

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