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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.94, 1,933.42 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.94, 1,933.42 and 905.90 is: 1,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.94 : 1,933.42 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.94/1,933.42 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.94x = 1,933.42 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.94x = 1,751,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,485.18/1,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.86

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