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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.64, 1,827.90 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.64, 1,827.90 and 905.88 is: 1,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.64 : 1,827.90 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.64/1,827.90 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.64x = 1,827.90 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.64x = 1,655,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,858.05/1,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.10

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