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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.72, 2,086.80 and 907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.72, 2,086.80 and 907.88 is: 1,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.72 : 2,086.80 = 907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.72/2,086.80 = 907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.72x = 2,086.80 × 907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.72x = 1,894,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,563.98/1,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.31

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