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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.42, 2,763.12 and 907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.42, 2,763.12 and 907.02 is: 1,359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.42 : 2,763.12 = 907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.42/2,763.12 = 907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.42x = 2,763.12 × 907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.42x = 2,506,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,205.10/1,843.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.54

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