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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.16, 1,527.55 and 903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.16, 1,527.55 and 903.83 is: 1,354.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.16 : 1,527.55 = 903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.16/1,527.55 = 903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.16x = 1,527.55 × 903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.16x = 1,380,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,645.52/1,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.69

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