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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.84, 1,786.80 and 903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.84, 1,786.80 and 903.68 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.84 : 1,786.80 = 903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.84/1,786.80 = 903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.84x = 1,786.80 × 903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.84x = 1,614,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,695.42/1,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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