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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.88, 1,740.96 and 906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.88, 1,740.96 and 906.56 is: 1,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.88 : 1,740.96 = 906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.88/1,740.96 = 906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.88x = 1,740.96 × 906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.88x = 1,578,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,284.70/1,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.22

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