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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505.52, 2,076.78 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,505.52, 2,076.78 and 907.62 is: 1,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,505.52 : 2,076.78 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,505.52/2,076.78 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,505.52x = 2,076.78 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,505.52x = 1,884,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,927.06/1,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.01

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