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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.92, 1,494.68 and 905.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.92, 1,494.68 and 905.57 is: 1,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.92 : 1,494.68 = 905.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.92/1,494.68 = 905.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.92x = 1,494.68 × 905.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.92x = 1,353,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,537.72/1,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.90

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