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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,251.62 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,251.62 and 801.69 is: 1,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,251.62 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,251.62 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,251.62 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 1,003,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,411.24/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.93

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