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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.32, 1,901.34 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.32, 1,901.34 and 905.90 is: 1,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.32 : 1,901.34 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.32/1,901.34 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.32x = 1,901.34 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.32x = 1,722,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,423.91/1,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.56

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