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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.96, 1,504.08 and 903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.96, 1,504.08 and 903.76 is: 1,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.96 : 1,504.08 = 903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.96/1,504.08 = 903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.96x = 1,504.08 × 903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.96x = 1,359,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,327.34/1,090.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.99

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