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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.14, 1,938.70 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.14, 1,938.70 and 907.80 is: 1,252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.14 : 1,938.70 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.14/1,938.70 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.14x = 1,938.70 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.14x = 1,759,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,951.86/1,405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.51

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