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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.90, 1,859.38 and 904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.90, 1,859.38 and 904.64 is: 1,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.90 : 1,859.38 = 904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.90/1,859.38 = 904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.90x = 1,859.38 × 904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.90x = 1,682,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,069.52/1,346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.85

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