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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.70, 1,360.37 and 880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.70, 1,360.37 and 880.18 is: 1,322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.70 : 1,360.37 = 880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.70/1,360.37 = 880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.70x = 1,360.37 × 880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.70x = 1,197,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,370.47/905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.04

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