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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.48, 1,768.86 and 905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.48, 1,768.86 and 905.46 is: 1,354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.48 : 1,768.86 = 905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.48/1,768.86 = 905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.48x = 1,768.86 × 905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.48x = 1,601,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,631.98/1,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.47

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