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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,345.61 and 806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,345.61 and 806.14 is: 1,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,345.61 = 806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,345.61 = 806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,345.61 × 806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 1,084,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,750.05/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.18

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