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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.08, 1,976.16 and 906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.08, 1,976.16 and 906.14 is: 1,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.08 : 1,976.16 = 906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.08/1,976.16 = 906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.08x = 1,976.16 × 906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.08x = 1,790,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,677.62/1,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.58

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