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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.46, 1,892.01 and 905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.46, 1,892.01 and 905.52 is: 1,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.46 : 1,892.01 = 905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.46/1,892.01 = 905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.46x = 1,892.01 × 905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.46x = 1,713,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,252.90/1,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.13

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