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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.18, 2,051.16 and 905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.18, 2,051.16 and 905.59 is: 1,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.18 : 2,051.16 = 905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.18/2,051.16 = 905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.18x = 2,051.16 × 905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.18x = 1,857,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,509.15/1,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.66

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