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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.57, 1,352.72 and 817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.57, 1,352.72 and 817.11 is: 1,223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.57 : 1,352.72 = 817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.57/1,352.72 = 817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.57x = 1,352.72 × 817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.57x = 1,105,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,321.04/903.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.28

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