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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.52, 1,354.02 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.52, 1,354.02 and 683.20 is: 1,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.52 : 1,354.02 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.52/1,354.02 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.52x = 1,354.02 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.52x = 925,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,066.46/903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.85

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