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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.87, 1,494.60 and 905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.87, 1,494.60 and 905.63 is: 1,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.87 : 1,494.60 = 905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.87/1,494.60 = 905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.87x = 1,494.60 × 905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.87x = 1,353,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,554.60/1,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.97

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