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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,603.68, 2,212.96 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,603.68, 2,212.96 and 905.04 is: 1,248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,603.68 : 2,212.96 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,603.68/2,212.96 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,603.68x = 2,212.96 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,603.68x = 2,002,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,817.32/1,603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.89

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