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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.07, 1,948.15 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.07, 1,948.15 and 907.12 is: 1,252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.07 : 1,948.15 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.07/1,948.15 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.07x = 1,948.15 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.07x = 1,767,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,198.69/1,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.39

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