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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.93, 1,972.98 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.93, 1,972.98 and 905.66 is: 1,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.93 : 1,972.98 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.93/1,972.98 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.93x = 1,972.98 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.93x = 1,786,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,849.07/1,429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.61

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