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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.90, 1,683.92 and 906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.90, 1,683.92 and 906.17 is: 1,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.90 : 1,683.92 = 906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.90/1,683.92 = 906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.90x = 1,683.92 × 906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.90x = 1,525,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,911.63/1,220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.83

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