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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.23, 1,982.53 and 905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.23, 1,982.53 and 905.90 is: 1,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.23 : 1,982.53 = 905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.23/1,982.53 = 905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.23x = 1,982.53 × 905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.23x = 1,795,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,973.93/1,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.61

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