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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.80, 1,688.22 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.80, 1,688.22 and 905.74 is: 1,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.80 : 1,688.22 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.80/1,688.22 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.80x = 1,688.22 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.80x = 1,529,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,088.38/1,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.22

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