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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.62, 1,681.80 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.62, 1,681.80 and 903.70 is: 1,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.62 : 1,681.80 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.62/1,681.80 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.62x = 1,681.80 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.62x = 1,519,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,842.66/1,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.68

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