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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.14 and 903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.66, 1,723.14 and 903.15 is: 1,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.66 : 1,723.14 = 903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.66/1,723.14 = 903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.66x = 1,723.14 × 903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.66x = 1,556,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,253.89/1,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.66

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