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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.89, 1,902.96 and 906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.89, 1,902.96 and 906.93 is: 1,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.89 : 1,902.96 = 906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.89/1,902.96 = 906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.89x = 1,902.96 × 906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.89x = 1,725,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,851.51/1,378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.62

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