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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.96, 1,828.94 and 905.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.96, 1,828.94 and 905.57 is: 1,249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.96 : 1,828.94 = 905.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.96/1,828.94 = 905.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.96x = 1,828.94 × 905.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.96x = 1,656,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,233.20/1,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.08

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