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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.95, 1,270.77 and 906.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.95, 1,270.77 and 906.57 is: 1,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.95 : 1,270.77 = 906.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.95/1,270.77 = 906.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.95x = 1,270.77 × 906.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.95x = 1,152,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,034.25/919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.28

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