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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.73, 1,823.75 and 905.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.73, 1,823.75 and 905.21 is: 1,362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.73 : 1,823.75 = 905.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.73/1,823.75 = 905.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.73x = 1,823.75 × 905.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.73x = 1,650,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,884.84/1,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.41

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