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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.92, 1,704.54 and 905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.92, 1,704.54 and 905.60 is: 1,358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.92 : 1,704.54 = 905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.92/1,704.54 = 905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.92x = 1,704.54 × 905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.92x = 1,543,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,631.42/1,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.93

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