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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.03, 1,658.91 and 903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.03, 1,658.91 and 903.93 is: 1,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.03 : 1,658.91 = 903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.03/1,658.91 = 903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.03x = 1,658.91 × 903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.03x = 1,499,538.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,538.52/1,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.43

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