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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.60, 1,251.78 and 592.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.60, 1,251.78 and 592.51 is: 817.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.60 : 1,251.78 = 592.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.60/1,251.78 = 592.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.60x = 1,251.78 × 592.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.60x = 741,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,692.17/907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.20

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