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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.36, 1,902.35 and 905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.36, 1,902.35 and 905.42 is: 1,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.36 : 1,902.35 = 905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.36/1,902.35 = 905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.36x = 1,902.35 × 905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.36x = 1,722,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,416.23/1,378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.62

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