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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.98, 1,790.54 and 904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.98, 1,790.54 and 904.75 is: 1,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.98 : 1,790.54 = 904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.98/1,790.54 = 904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.98x = 1,790.54 × 904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.98x = 1,619,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,991.07/1,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.01

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