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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,684.43 and 905.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,684.43 and 905.48 is: 1,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,684.43 = 905.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,684.43 = 905.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,684.43 × 905.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 1,525,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,214.44/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.85

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