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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.26, 1,938.87 and 907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.26, 1,938.87 and 907.92 is: 1,252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.26 : 1,938.87 = 907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.26/1,938.87 = 907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.26x = 1,938.87 × 907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.26x = 1,760,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,338.85/1,405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.68

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