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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.92, 2,138.48 and 905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.92, 2,138.48 and 905.16 is: 1,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.92 : 2,138.48 = 905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.92/2,138.48 = 905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.92x = 2,138.48 × 905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.92x = 1,935,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,666.56/1,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.49

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