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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,604.42, 2,213.94 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,604.42, 2,213.94 and 905.66 is: 1,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,604.42 : 2,213.94 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,604.42/2,213.94 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,604.42x = 2,213.94 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,604.42x = 2,005,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,076.90/1,604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.72

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