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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.30, 1,903.70 and 1,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.30, 1,903.70 and 1,103.07 is: 1,646.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.30 : 1,903.70 = 1,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.30/1,903.70 = 1,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.30x = 1,903.70 × 1,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.30x = 2,099,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,914.36/1,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.60

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