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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.44, 1,861.41 and 905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.44, 1,861.41 and 905.50 is: 1,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.44 : 1,861.41 = 905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.44/1,861.41 = 905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.44x = 1,861.41 × 905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.44x = 1,685,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,506.76/1,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.97

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