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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.96, 2,047.44 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.96, 2,047.44 and 905.67 is: 1,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.96 : 2,047.44 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.96/2,047.44 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.96x = 2,047.44 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.96x = 1,854,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,304.98/1,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.51

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