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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.94, 2,080.96 and 910.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.94, 2,080.96 and 910.46 is: 1,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.94 : 2,080.96 = 910.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.94/2,080.96 = 910.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.94x = 2,080.96 × 910.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.94x = 1,894,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,621.57/1,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.43

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