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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.41, 1,818.28 and 903.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.41, 1,818.28 and 903.81 is: 1,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.41 : 1,818.28 = 903.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.41/1,818.28 = 903.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.41x = 1,818.28 × 903.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.41x = 1,643,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,379.65/1,213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.35

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