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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.87, 1,975.31 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.87, 1,975.31 and 905.90 is: 1,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.87 : 1,975.31 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.87/1,975.31 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.87x = 1,975.31 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.87x = 1,789,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,422.32/1,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.85

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