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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.78, 1,362.13 and 853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.78, 1,362.13 and 853.54 is: 1,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.78 : 1,362.13 = 853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.78/1,362.13 = 853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.78x = 1,362.13 × 853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.78x = 1,162,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,632.44/903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.41

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