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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.04, 1,703.19 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.04, 1,703.19 and 903.75 is: 1,246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.04 : 1,703.19 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.04/1,703.19 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.04x = 1,703.19 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.04x = 1,539,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,257.96/1,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.32

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