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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.26, 1,352.54 and 774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.26, 1,352.54 and 774.08 is: 1,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.26 : 1,352.54 = 774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.26/1,352.54 = 774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.26x = 1,352.54 × 774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.26x = 1,046,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,963.53/903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.10

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