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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.39, 1,936.31 and 905.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.39, 1,936.31 and 905.85 is: 1,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.39 : 1,936.31 = 905.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.39/1,936.31 = 905.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.39x = 1,936.31 × 905.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.39x = 1,754,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,001.88/1,403.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.83

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