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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,814.22 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,814.22 and 905.04 is: 1,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,814.22 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,814.22 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,814.22 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 1,641,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,941.67/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.94

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