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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.46, 1,937.68 and 907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.46, 1,937.68 and 907.73 is: 1,252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.46 : 1,937.68 = 907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.46/1,937.68 = 907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.46x = 1,937.68 × 907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.46x = 1,758,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,890.27/1,404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.36

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