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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.84, 1,899.24 and 904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.84, 1,899.24 and 904.82 is: 1,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.84 : 1,899.24 = 904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.84/1,899.24 = 904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.84x = 1,899.24 × 904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.84x = 1,718,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,470.34/1,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.13

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