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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.06, 1,355.13 and 835.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.06, 1,355.13 and 835.43 is: 1,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.06 : 1,355.13 = 835.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.06/1,355.13 = 835.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.06x = 1,355.13 × 835.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.06x = 1,132,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,109.48/903.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.64

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