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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.40, 1,652.34 and 905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.40, 1,652.34 and 905.56 is: 1,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.40 : 1,652.34 = 905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.40/1,652.34 = 905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.40x = 1,652.34 × 905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.40x = 1,496,293.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,293.01/1,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.50

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