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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.29, 1,720.45 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.29, 1,720.45 and 903.08 is: 1,353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.29 : 1,720.45 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.29/1,720.45 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.29x = 1,720.45 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.29x = 1,553,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,704.34/1,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.06

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