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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.77, 1,727.81 and 903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.77, 1,727.81 and 903.28 is: 1,247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.77 : 1,727.81 = 903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.77/1,727.81 = 903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.77x = 1,727.81 × 903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.77x = 1,560,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,696.22/1,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.79

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