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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.48, 1,615.86 and 905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.48, 1,615.86 and 905 is: 1,250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.48 : 1,615.86 = 905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.48/1,615.86 = 905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.48x = 1,615.86 × 905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.48x = 1,462,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,353.30/1,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.43

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