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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,253.04 and 895.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,253.04 and 895.14 is: 1,236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,253.04 = 895.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,253.04 = 895.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,253.04 × 895.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 1,121,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,646.23/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.27

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