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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.36, 1,530.68 and 905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.36, 1,530.68 and 905.52 is: 1,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.36 : 1,530.68 = 905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.36/1,530.68 = 905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.36x = 1,530.68 × 905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.36x = 1,386,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,061.35/1,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.07

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