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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.88 and 905.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.23, 1,936.88 and 905.86 is: 1,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.23 : 1,936.88 = 905.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.23/1,936.88 = 905.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.23x = 1,936.88 × 905.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.23x = 1,754,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,542.12/1,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.36

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