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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.46, 1,826.28 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.46, 1,826.28 and 904.88 is: 1,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.46 : 1,826.28 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.46/1,826.28 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.46x = 1,826.28 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.46x = 1,652,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,555.12/1,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.72

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