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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.51, 1,811.52 and 903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.51, 1,811.52 and 903 is: 1,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.51 : 1,811.52 = 903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.51/1,811.52 = 903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.51x = 1,811.52 × 903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.51x = 1,635,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,802.56/1,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.69

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