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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.90, 1,251.46 and 741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.90, 1,251.46 and 741.82 is: 1,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.90 : 1,251.46 = 741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.90/1,251.46 = 741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.90x = 1,251.46 × 741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.90x = 928,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,358.06/907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.53

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