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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,359.70 and 873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,359.70 and 873.32 is: 1,308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,359.70 = 873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,359.70 = 873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,359.70 × 873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 1,187,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,444.22/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.51

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