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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.51, 1,566.92 and 905.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.51, 1,566.92 and 905.19 is: 1,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.51 : 1,566.92 = 905.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.51/1,566.92 = 905.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.51x = 1,566.92 × 905.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.51x = 1,418,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,360.31/1,040.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.14

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