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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.42, 1,858.77 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.42, 1,858.77 and 905.10 is: 1,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.42 : 1,858.77 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.42/1,858.77 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.42x = 1,858.77 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.42x = 1,682,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,372.73/1,346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.52

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