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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.73, 1,938.95 and 907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.73, 1,938.95 and 907.36 is: 1,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.73 : 1,938.95 = 907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.73/1,938.95 = 907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.73x = 1,938.95 × 907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.73x = 1,759,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,325.67/1,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.43

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