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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.94, 1,788.62 and 903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.94, 1,788.62 and 903.33 is: 1,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.94 : 1,788.62 = 903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.94/1,788.62 = 903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.94x = 1,788.62 × 903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.94x = 1,615,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,709.59/1,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.26

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