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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.66, 1,985.22 and 907.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.66, 1,985.22 and 907.49 is: 1,253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.66 : 1,985.22 = 907.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.66/1,985.22 = 907.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.66x = 1,985.22 × 907.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.66x = 1,801,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,572.26/1,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.13

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