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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.64, 1,661.48 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.64, 1,661.48 and 903.36 is: 1,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.64 : 1,661.48 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.64/1,661.48 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.64x = 1,661.48 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.64x = 1,500,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,914.57/1,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.61

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