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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,248.48 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,248.48 and 740.16 is: 1,018.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,248.48 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,248.48 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,248.48 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 924,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,074.96/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.74

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