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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.57, 1,251.97 and 859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.57, 1,251.97 and 859.55 is: 1,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.57 : 1,251.97 = 859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.57/1,251.97 = 859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.57x = 1,251.97 × 859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.57x = 1,076,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,126.52/908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.42

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