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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.80, 1,975.82 and 907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.80, 1,975.82 and 907 is: 1,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.80 : 1,975.82 = 907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.80/1,975.82 = 907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.80x = 1,975.82 × 907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.80x = 1,792,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,068.74/1,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.49

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