Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907, 1,352.25 and 851.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 907, 1,352.25 and 851.92 is: 1,270.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907 : 1,352.25 = 851.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907/1,352.25 = 851.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907x = 1,352.25 × 851.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907x = 1,152,008.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,152,008.82/907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270.13
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