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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.49, 1,554.68 and 905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.49, 1,554.68 and 905.27 is: 1,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.49 : 1,554.68 = 905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.49/1,554.68 = 905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.49x = 1,554.68 × 905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.49x = 1,407,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,400.64/1,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.48

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