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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.84, 2,744.28 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.84, 2,744.28 and 905.04 is: 1,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.84 : 2,744.28 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.84/2,744.28 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.84x = 2,744.28 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.84x = 2,483,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,683.17/1,830.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.58

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