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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.84, 1,900.62 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.84, 1,900.62 and 905.82 is: 1,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.84 : 1,900.62 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.84/1,900.62 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.84x = 1,900.62 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.84x = 1,721,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,619.61/1,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.51

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