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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.55, 1,936.25 and 906.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.55, 1,936.25 and 906.35 is: 1,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.55 : 1,936.25 = 906.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.55/1,936.25 = 906.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.55x = 1,936.25 × 906.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.55x = 1,754,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,920.19/1,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.34

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