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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.24, 2,179.44 and 905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.24, 2,179.44 and 905.68 is: 1,358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.24 : 2,179.44 = 905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.24/2,179.44 = 905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.24x = 2,179.44 × 905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.24x = 1,973,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,875.22/1,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.26

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