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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,251.45 and 832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,251.45 and 832.55 is: 1,147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,251.45 = 832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,251.45 = 832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,251.45 × 832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 1,041,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,894.70/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.61

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