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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.88, 1,899.59 and 905.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.88, 1,899.59 and 905.03 is: 1,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.88 : 1,899.59 = 905.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.88/1,899.59 = 905.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.88x = 1,899.59 × 905.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.88x = 1,719,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,185.94/1,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.61

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