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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.05, 1,971.95 and 905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.05, 1,971.95 and 905.07 is: 1,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.05 : 1,971.95 = 905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.05/1,971.95 = 905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.05x = 1,971.95 × 905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.05x = 1,784,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,752.79/1,429.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.91

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