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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.20, 1,474.88 and 907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.20, 1,474.88 and 907.38 is: 1,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.20 : 1,474.88 = 907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.20/1,474.88 = 907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.20x = 1,474.88 × 907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.20x = 1,338,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,272.08/981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.92

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