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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.13, 1,441.97 and 903.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.13, 1,441.97 and 903.57 is: 1,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.13 : 1,441.97 = 903.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.13/1,441.97 = 903.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.13x = 1,441.97 × 903.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.13x = 1,302,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,909.11/1,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.85

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