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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.24, 1,938.68 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.24, 1,938.68 and 907.76 is: 1,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.24 : 1,938.68 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.24/1,938.68 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.24x = 1,938.68 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.24x = 1,759,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,854.07/1,404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.25

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