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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.34, 1,805.96 and 905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.34, 1,805.96 and 905.72 is: 1,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.34 : 1,805.96 = 905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.34/1,805.96 = 905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.34x = 1,805.96 × 905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.34x = 1,635,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,694.09/1,309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.25

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