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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,361.94 and 894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,361.94 and 894.07 is: 1,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,361.94 = 894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,361.94 = 894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,361.94 × 894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 1,217,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,669.70/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.48

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