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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.17, 1,250.28 and 740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.17, 1,250.28 and 740.12 is: 1,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.17 : 1,250.28 = 740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.17/1,250.28 = 740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.17x = 1,250.28 × 740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.17x = 925,350.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,350.98/906.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.17

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