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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.65, 1,410.66 and 903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.65, 1,410.66 and 903.78 is: 1,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.65 : 1,410.66 = 903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.65/1,410.66 = 903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.65x = 1,410.66 × 903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.65x = 1,274,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,926.29/1,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.91

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