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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.97, 1,935 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.97, 1,935 and 905.66 is: 1,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.97 : 1,935 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.97/1,935 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.97x = 1,935 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.97x = 1,752,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,452.10/1,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.10

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