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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,552.96 and 903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,552.96 and 903.13 is: 1,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,552.96 = 903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,552.96 = 903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,552.96 × 903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 1,402,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,518.62/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.05

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