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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.95, 2,180.93 and 905.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.95, 2,180.93 and 905.38 is: 1,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.95 : 2,180.93 = 905.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.95/2,180.93 = 905.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.95x = 2,180.93 × 905.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.95x = 1,974,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,560.42/1,453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.07

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