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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.42, 1,892.52 and 906.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.42, 1,892.52 and 906.48 is: 1,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.42 : 1,892.52 = 906.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.42/1,892.52 = 906.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.42x = 1,892.52 × 906.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.42x = 1,715,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,531.53/1,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.92

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