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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,247.40 and 866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,247.40 and 866.07 is: 1,192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,247.40 = 866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,247.40 = 866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,247.40 × 866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 1,080,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,335.72/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.38

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