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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.47, 1,249.83 and 814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.47, 1,249.83 and 814.59 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.47 : 1,249.83 = 814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.47/1,249.83 = 814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.47x = 1,249.83 × 814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.47x = 1,018,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,099.02/907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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