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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.66, 1,937.28 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.66, 1,937.28 and 907.76 is: 1,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.66 : 1,937.28 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.66/1,937.28 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.66x = 1,937.28 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.66x = 1,758,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,585.29/1,403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.86

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