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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.62, 1,684.80 and 905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.62, 1,684.80 and 905.70 is: 1,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.62 : 1,684.80 = 905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.62/1,684.80 = 905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.62x = 1,684.80 × 905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.62x = 1,525,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,923.36/1,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.68

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