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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,353.87 and 811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,353.87 and 811.68 is: 1,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,353.87 = 811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,353.87 = 811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,353.87 × 811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 1,098,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,909.20/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.31

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