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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.05, 1,352.96 and 854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.05, 1,352.96 and 854.45 is: 1,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.05 : 1,352.96 = 854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.05/1,352.96 = 854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.05x = 1,352.96 × 854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.05x = 1,156,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,032.40/903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.14

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