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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,358.37 and 901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,358.37 and 901.83 is: 1,353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,358.37 = 901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,358.37 = 901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,358.37 × 901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 1,225,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,023.91/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.36

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