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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.06, 1,260.23 and 859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.06, 1,260.23 and 859.78 is: 1,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.06 : 1,260.23 = 859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.06/1,260.23 = 859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.06x = 1,260.23 × 859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.06x = 1,083,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,520.55/909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.91

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