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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,360.94 and 805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,360.94 and 805.46 is: 1,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,360.94 = 805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,360.94 = 805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,360.94 × 805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 1,096,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,171.90/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.86

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