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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.40, 1,934.88 and 905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.40, 1,934.88 and 905.16 is: 1,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.40 : 1,934.88 = 905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.40/1,934.88 = 905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.40x = 1,934.88 × 905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.40x = 1,751,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,375.98/1,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.95

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