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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,359.59 and 851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,359.59 and 851.72 is: 1,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,359.59 = 851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,359.59 = 851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,359.59 × 851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 1,157,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,978.94/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.57

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