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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,745.82 and 903.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,745.82 and 903.54 is: 1,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,745.82 = 903.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,745.82 = 903.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,745.82 × 903.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 1,577,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,418.20/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.27

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