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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.92, 2,290.16 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.92, 2,290.16 and 907.74 is: 1,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.92 : 2,290.16 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.92/2,290.16 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.92x = 2,290.16 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.92x = 2,078,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,869.84/1,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.16

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