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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,438.92, 1,985.60 and 907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,438.92, 1,985.60 and 907.88 is: 1,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,438.92 : 1,985.60 = 907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,438.92/1,985.60 = 907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,438.92x = 1,985.60 × 907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,438.92x = 1,802,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,686.53/1,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.81

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