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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.11, 1,357.02 and 787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.11, 1,357.02 and 787.84 is: 1,183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.11 : 1,357.02 = 787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.11/1,357.02 = 787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.11x = 1,357.02 × 787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.11x = 1,069,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,114.64/903.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.81

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