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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.51, 2,066.91 and 907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.51, 2,066.91 and 907.92 is: 1,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.51 : 2,066.91 = 907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.51/2,066.91 = 907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.51x = 2,066.91 × 907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.51x = 1,876,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,588.93/1,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.14

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