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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.76, 1,349.09 and 836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.76, 1,349.09 and 836.12 is: 1,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.76 : 1,349.09 = 836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.76/1,349.09 = 836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.76x = 1,349.09 × 836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.76x = 1,128,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,003.46/903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.13

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