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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.88, 2,514.48 and 905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.88, 2,514.48 and 905.92 is: 1,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.88 : 2,514.48 = 905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.88/2,514.48 = 905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.88x = 2,514.48 × 905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.88x = 2,277,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,917.72/1,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.05

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