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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,347.12 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,347.12 and 907.50 is: 1,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,347.12 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,347.12 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,347.12 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 1,222,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,511.40/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.16

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