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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.86, 1,812.24 and 903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.86, 1,812.24 and 903.94 is: 1,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.86 : 1,812.24 = 903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.86/1,812.24 = 903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.86x = 1,812.24 × 903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.86x = 1,638,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,156.23/1,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.77

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