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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.82, 1,254.04 and 875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.82, 1,254.04 and 875.80 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.82 : 1,254.04 = 875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.82/1,254.04 = 875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.82x = 1,254.04 × 875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.82x = 1,098,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,288.23/909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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