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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,349.84 and 883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,349.84 and 883.04 is: 1,316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,349.84 = 883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,349.84 = 883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,349.84 × 883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 1,191,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,962.71/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.91

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