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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.99, 1,555.37 and 905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.99, 1,555.37 and 905.77 is: 1,251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.99 : 1,555.37 = 905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.99/1,555.37 = 905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.99x = 1,555.37 × 905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.99x = 1,408,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,807.48/1,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.17

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