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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.39, 1,255.26 and 874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.39, 1,255.26 and 874.59 is: 1,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.39 : 1,255.26 = 874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.39/1,255.26 = 874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.39x = 1,255.26 × 874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.39x = 1,097,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,831.57/907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.88

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