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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.23, 1,704.24 and 905.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.23, 1,704.24 and 905.08 is: 1,356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.23 : 1,704.24 = 905.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.23/1,704.24 = 905.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.23x = 1,704.24 × 905.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.23x = 1,542,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,473.54/1,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.34

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