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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.93, 1,507.95 and 903.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.93, 1,507.95 and 903.87 is: 1,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.93 : 1,507.95 = 903.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.93/1,507.95 = 903.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.93x = 1,507.95 × 903.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.93x = 1,362,990.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,990.77/1,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.96

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