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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.44, 1,698.78 and 905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.44, 1,698.78 and 905.96 is: 1,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.44 : 1,698.78 = 905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.44/1,698.78 = 905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.44x = 1,698.78 × 905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.44x = 1,539,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,026.73/1,134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.64

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