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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,245.92 and 805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,245.92 and 805.20 is: 1,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,245.92 = 805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,245.92 = 805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,245.92 × 805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 1,003,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,214.78/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.24

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