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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.36, 1,901.39 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.36, 1,901.39 and 903.08 is: 1,355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.36 : 1,901.39 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.36/1,901.39 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.36x = 1,901.39 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.36x = 1,717,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,093.26/1,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.93

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