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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.51, 1,829.24 and 906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.51, 1,829.24 and 906.74 is: 1,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.51 : 1,829.24 = 906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.51/1,829.24 = 906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.51x = 1,829.24 × 906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.51x = 1,658,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,631.40/1,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.32

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