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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.18, 1,347.72 and 804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.18, 1,347.72 and 804.25 is: 1,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.18 : 1,347.72 = 804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.18/1,347.72 = 804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.18x = 1,347.72 × 804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.18x = 1,083,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,903.81/901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.76

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