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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,240.33 and 817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,240.33 and 817.62 is: 1,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,240.33 = 817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,240.33 = 817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,240.33 × 817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 1,014,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,118.61/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.45

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