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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,366.50 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,366.50 and 905.10 is: 1,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,366.50 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,366.50 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,366.50 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 1,236,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,819.15/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.59

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