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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.92, 2,049.80 and 905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.92, 2,049.80 and 905.28 is: 1,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.92 : 2,049.80 = 905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.92/2,049.80 = 905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.92x = 2,049.80 × 905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.92x = 1,855,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,642.94/1,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.55

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