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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.79, 1,253.30 and 851.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.79, 1,253.30 and 851.94 is: 1,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.79 : 1,253.30 = 851.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.79/1,253.30 = 851.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.79x = 1,253.30 × 851.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.79x = 1,067,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,732.14/907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.19

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