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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.54, 1,716.14 and 903.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.54, 1,716.14 and 903.54 is: 1,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.54 : 1,716.14 = 903.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.54/1,716.14 = 903.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.54x = 1,716.14 × 903.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.54x = 1,550,601.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,601.14/1,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.42

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