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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,357.13 and 867.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,357.13 and 867.09 is: 1,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,357.13 = 867.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,357.13 = 867.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,357.13 × 867.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 1,176,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,753.85/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.73

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