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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.52, 1,857.52 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.52, 1,857.52 and 905.74 is: 1,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.52 : 1,857.52 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.52/1,857.52 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.52x = 1,857.52 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.52x = 1,682,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,430.16/1,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.39

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