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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.85, 1,858.56 and 904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.85, 1,858.56 and 904.68 is: 1,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.85 : 1,858.56 = 904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.85/1,858.56 = 904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.85x = 1,858.56 × 904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.85x = 1,681,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,402.06/1,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.40

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