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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.60, 1,575.22 and 905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.60, 1,575.22 and 905.96 is: 1,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.60 : 1,575.22 = 905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.60/1,575.22 = 905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.60x = 1,575.22 × 905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.60x = 1,427,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,086.31/1,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.65

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