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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.42, 1,362.48 and 786.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.42, 1,362.48 and 786.15 is: 1,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.42 : 1,362.48 = 786.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.42/1,362.48 = 786.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.42x = 1,362.48 × 786.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.42x = 1,071,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,113.65/906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.70

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