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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.90, 1,277.91 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.90, 1,277.91 and 907.74 is: 1,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.90 : 1,277.91 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.90/1,277.91 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.90x = 1,277.91 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.90x = 1,160,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,010.02/927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.15

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