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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.26, 2,063.78 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.26, 2,063.78 and 905.82 is: 1,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.26 : 2,063.78 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.26/2,063.78 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.26x = 2,063.78 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.26x = 1,869,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,404.33/1,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.22

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