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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,349.19 and 835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,349.19 and 835.23 is: 1,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,349.19 = 835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,349.19 = 835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,349.19 × 835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 1,126,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,883.96/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.82

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