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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.98, 1,878.93 and 907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.98, 1,878.93 and 907.09 is: 1,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.98 : 1,878.93 = 907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.98/1,878.93 = 907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.98x = 1,878.93 × 907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.98x = 1,704,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,353.92/1,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.30

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