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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,637.76, 2,456.64 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,637.76, 2,456.64 and 907.20 is: 1,360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,637.76 : 2,456.64 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,637.76/2,456.64 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,637.76x = 2,456.64 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,637.76x = 2,228,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,663.81/1,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.80

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