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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.56, 1,861.84 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.56, 1,861.84 and 907.12 is: 1,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.56 : 1,861.84 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.56/1,861.84 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.56x = 1,861.84 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.56x = 1,688,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,912.30/1,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.38

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