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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.68, 2,117.16 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.68, 2,117.16 and 905.04 is: 1,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.68 : 2,117.16 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.68/2,117.16 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.68x = 2,117.16 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.68x = 1,916,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,114.49/1,534.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.54

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