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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,344.53 and 803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,344.53 and 803.80 is: 1,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,344.53 = 803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,344.53 = 803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,344.53 × 803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 1,080,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,733.21/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.48

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