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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.73, 1,820.16 and 904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.73, 1,820.16 and 904.05 is: 1,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.73 : 1,820.16 = 904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.73/1,820.16 = 904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.73x = 1,820.16 × 904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.73x = 1,645,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,515.65/1,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.63

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