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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.89, 1,369.74 and 862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.89, 1,369.74 and 862.34 is: 1,301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.89 : 1,369.74 = 862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.89/1,369.74 = 862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.89x = 1,369.74 × 862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.89x = 1,181,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,174.74/907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.01

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