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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,345.83 and 804.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,345.83 and 804.68 is: 1,200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,345.83 = 804.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,345.83 = 804.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,345.83 × 804.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 1,082,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,958.77/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.79

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