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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,351.62 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,351.62 and 614.34 is: 919.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,351.62 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,351.62 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,351.62 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 830,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,354.23/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.03

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