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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.98, 1,636.84 and 905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.98, 1,636.84 and 905.68 is: 1,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.98 : 1,636.84 = 905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.98/1,636.84 = 905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.98x = 1,636.84 × 905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.98x = 1,482,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,453.25/1,185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.98

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