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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.84, 1,974.22 and 904.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.84, 1,974.22 and 904.75 is: 1,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.84 : 1,974.22 = 904.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.84/1,974.22 = 904.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.84x = 1,974.22 × 904.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.84x = 1,786,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,161.15/1,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.40

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