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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.96, 2,064.78 and 907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.96, 2,064.78 and 907.38 is: 1,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.96 : 2,064.78 = 907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.96/2,064.78 = 907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.96x = 2,064.78 × 907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.96x = 1,873,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,540.08/1,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.73

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