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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.54, 1,706.52 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.54, 1,706.52 and 903.44 is: 1,247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.54 : 1,706.52 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.54/1,706.52 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.54x = 1,706.52 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.54x = 1,541,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,738.43/1,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.83

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