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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.52, 1,417.62 and 903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.52, 1,417.62 and 903.91 is: 1,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.52 : 1,417.62 = 903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.52/1,417.62 = 903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.52x = 1,417.62 × 903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.52x = 1,281,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,393.81/1,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.45

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