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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.51, 1,357.55 and 867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.51, 1,357.55 and 867.06 is: 1,302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.51 : 1,357.55 = 867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.51/1,357.55 = 867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.51x = 1,357.55 × 867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.51x = 1,177,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,077.30/903.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.78

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