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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.04, 1,717.26 and 903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.04, 1,717.26 and 903.80 is: 1,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.04 : 1,717.26 = 903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.04/1,717.26 = 903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.04x = 1,717.26 × 903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.04x = 1,552,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,059.59/1,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.57

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