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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.80, 1,541.98 and 905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.80, 1,541.98 and 905.23 is: 1,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.80 : 1,541.98 = 905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.80/1,541.98 = 905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.80x = 1,541.98 × 905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.80x = 1,395,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,846.56/1,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.77

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