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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.44, 1,341.64 and 803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.44, 1,341.64 and 803.42 is: 1,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.44 : 1,341.64 = 803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.44/1,341.64 = 803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.44x = 1,341.64 × 803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.44x = 1,077,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,900.41/900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.08

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