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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.46, 2,045.18 and 904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.46, 2,045.18 and 904.16 is: 1,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.46 : 2,045.18 = 904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.46/2,045.18 = 904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.46x = 2,045.18 × 904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.46x = 1,849,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,177.32/1,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.24

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