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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.89, 1,702.22 and 903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.89, 1,702.22 and 903.74 is: 1,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.89 : 1,702.22 = 903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.89/1,702.22 = 903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.89x = 1,702.22 × 903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.89x = 1,538,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,364.30/1,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.33

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