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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.99, 2,675.13 and 905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.99, 2,675.13 and 905.59 is: 1,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.99 : 2,675.13 = 905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.99/2,675.13 = 905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.99x = 2,675.13 × 905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.99x = 2,422,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,570.98/1,783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.95

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