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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.20, 1,614.30 and 903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.20, 1,614.30 and 903.40 is: 1,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.20 : 1,614.30 = 903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.20/1,614.30 = 903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.20x = 1,614.30 × 903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.20x = 1,458,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,358.62/1,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.10

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