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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.88, 1,705.22 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.88, 1,705.22 and 905.74 is: 1,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.88 : 1,705.22 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.88/1,705.22 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.88x = 1,705.22 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.88x = 1,544,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,488.23/1,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.33

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