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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.13, 2,118.49 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.13, 2,118.49 and 905.67 is: 1,249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.13 : 2,118.49 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.13/2,118.49 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.13x = 2,118.49 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.13x = 1,918,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,645.68/1,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.82

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