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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,380.48 and 905.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,380.48 and 905.01 is: 1,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,380.48 = 905.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,380.48 = 905.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,380.48 × 905.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 1,249,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,348.20/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.40

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