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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.48, 1,899.99 and 903.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.48, 1,899.99 and 903.51 is: 1,355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.48 : 1,899.99 = 903.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.48/1,899.99 = 903.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.48x = 1,899.99 × 903.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.48x = 1,716,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,659.96/1,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.46

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