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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.43, 1,561.48 and 903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.43, 1,561.48 and 903.15 is: 1,240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.43 : 1,561.48 = 903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.43/1,561.48 = 903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.43x = 1,561.48 × 903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.43x = 1,410,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,248.40/1,136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.95

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