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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.79, 1,830.63 and 906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.79, 1,830.63 and 906.17 is: 1,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.79 : 1,830.63 = 906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.79/1,830.63 = 906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.79x = 1,830.63 × 906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.79x = 1,658,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,852.83/1,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.22

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