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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.47, 1,359.57 and 803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.47, 1,359.57 and 803.41 is: 1,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.47 : 1,359.57 = 803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.47/1,359.57 = 803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.47x = 1,359.57 × 803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.47x = 1,092,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,292.13/905.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.33

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