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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.32, 1,902.16 and 906.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.32, 1,902.16 and 906.38 is: 1,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.32 : 1,902.16 = 906.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.32/1,902.16 = 906.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.32x = 1,902.16 × 906.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.32x = 1,724,079.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,079.78/1,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.95

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