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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,251.08 and 800.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,251.08 and 800.40 is: 1,105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,251.08 = 800.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,251.08 = 800.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,251.08 × 800.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 1,001,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,364.43/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.11

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