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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,350.15 and 804.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,350.15 and 804.70 is: 1,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,350.15 = 804.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,350.15 = 804.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,350.15 × 804.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 1,086,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,465.71/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.64

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