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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.96, 1,362.62 and 851.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.96, 1,362.62 and 851.11 is: 1,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.96 : 1,362.62 = 851.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.96/1,362.62 = 851.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.96x = 1,362.62 × 851.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.96x = 1,159,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,738.23/903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.95

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