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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.62 and 907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.62 and 907.30 is: 1,252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.23 : 1,936.62 = 907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.23/1,936.62 = 907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.23x = 1,936.62 × 907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.23x = 1,757,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,095.33/1,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.18

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