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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.65, 1,230.50 and 903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.65, 1,230.50 and 903.65 is: 1,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.65 : 1,230.50 = 903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.65/1,230.50 = 903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.65x = 1,230.50 × 903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.65x = 1,111,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,941.33/903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.50

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