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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,357.26 and 751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,357.26 and 751.86 is: 1,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,357.26 = 751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,357.26 = 751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,357.26 × 751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 1,020,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,469.50/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.65

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