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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.34, 1,626.12 and 903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.34, 1,626.12 and 903.90 is: 1,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.34 : 1,626.12 = 903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.34/1,626.12 = 903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.34x = 1,626.12 × 903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.34x = 1,469,849.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,849.87/1,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.28

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