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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.88, 2,055.41 and 907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.88, 2,055.41 and 907.82 is: 1,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.88 : 2,055.41 = 907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.88/2,055.41 = 907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.88x = 2,055.41 × 907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.88x = 1,865,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,937.77/1,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.12

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