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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.92, 1,591.54 and 903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.92, 1,591.54 and 903.68 is: 1,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.92 : 1,591.54 = 903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.92/1,591.54 = 903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.92x = 1,591.54 × 903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.92x = 1,438,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,242.87/1,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.30

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