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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.14, 1,241.80 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.14, 1,241.80 and 605.70 is: 835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.14 : 1,241.80 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.14/1,241.80 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.14x = 1,241.80 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.14x = 752,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,156.75/900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.60

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