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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,355.24 and 840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,355.24 and 840.26 is: 1,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,355.24 = 840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,355.24 = 840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,355.24 × 840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 1,138,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,742.98/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.27

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