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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.08, 1,938.65 and 907.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.08, 1,938.65 and 907.01 is: 1,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.08 : 1,938.65 = 907.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.08/1,938.65 = 907.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.08x = 1,938.65 × 907.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.08x = 1,758,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,374.94/1,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.33

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