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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 1,894.32 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 1,894.32 and 907.20 is: 1,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 1,894.32 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/1,894.32 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 1,894.32 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 1,718,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,527.10/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.97

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