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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.53, 1,251.99 and 862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.53, 1,251.99 and 862.79 is: 1,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.53 : 1,251.99 = 862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.53/1,251.99 = 862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.53x = 1,251.99 × 862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.53x = 1,080,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,198.19/906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.58

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