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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.74, 1,863.68 and 907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.74, 1,863.68 and 907.88 is: 1,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.74 : 1,863.68 = 907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.74/1,863.68 = 907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.74x = 1,863.68 × 907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.74x = 1,691,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,983.94/1,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.63

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