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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.14, 1,245.39 and 803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.14, 1,245.39 and 803.66 is: 1,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.14 : 1,245.39 = 803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.14/1,245.39 = 803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.14x = 1,245.39 × 803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.14x = 1,000,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,870.13/903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.21

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