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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.44, 1,537.99 and 905.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.44, 1,537.99 and 905.25 is: 1,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.44 : 1,537.99 = 905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.44/1,537.99 = 905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.44x = 1,537.99 × 905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.44x = 1,392,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,265.45/1,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.18

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