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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.70, 1,837.05 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.70, 1,837.05 and 903.70 is: 1,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.70 : 1,837.05 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.70/1,837.05 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.70x = 1,837.05 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.70x = 1,660,142.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,142.09/1,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.24

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