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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,352.16 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,352.16 and 860.94 is: 1,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,352.16 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,352.16 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,352.16 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 1,164,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,128.63/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.21

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