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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.44, 1,560.62 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.44, 1,560.62 and 903.19 is: 1,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.44 : 1,560.62 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.44/1,560.62 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.44x = 1,560.62 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.44x = 1,409,534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,534.73/1,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.15

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