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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.12, 1,368.79 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.12, 1,368.79 and 907.12 is: 1,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.12 : 1,368.79 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.12/1,368.79 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.12x = 1,368.79 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.12x = 1,241,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,656.78/907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.79

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