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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.18, 1,356.82 and 780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.18, 1,356.82 and 780.16 is: 1,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.18 : 1,356.82 = 780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.18/1,356.82 = 780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.18x = 1,356.82 × 780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.18x = 1,058,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,536.69/903.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.01

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