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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.25, 1,766.13 and 903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.25, 1,766.13 and 903.14 is: 1,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.25 : 1,766.13 = 903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.25/1,766.13 = 903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.25x = 1,766.13 × 903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.25x = 1,595,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,062.65/1,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.61

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