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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.50, 1,245.81 and 807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.50, 1,245.81 and 807.04 is: 1,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.50 : 1,245.81 = 807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.50/1,245.81 = 807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.50x = 1,245.81 × 807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.50x = 1,005,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,418.50/905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.35

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