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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,243.13 and 786.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,243.13 and 786.47 is: 1,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,243.13 = 786.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,243.13 = 786.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,243.13 × 786.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 977,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,674.30/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.57

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