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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.60, 1,976.04 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.60, 1,976.04 and 907.80 is: 1,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.60 : 1,976.04 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.60/1,976.04 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.60x = 1,976.04 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.60x = 1,793,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,849.11/1,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.04

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