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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.36, 1,902.48 and 903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.36, 1,902.48 and 903.38 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.36 : 1,902.48 = 903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.36/1,902.48 = 903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.36x = 1,902.48 × 903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.36x = 1,718,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,662.38/1,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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