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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,348.68 and 811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,348.68 and 811.84 is: 1,211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,348.68 = 811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,348.68 = 811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,348.68 × 811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 1,094,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,912.37/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.40

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