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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.28, 1,938.75 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.28, 1,938.75 and 903.44 is: 1,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.28 : 1,938.75 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.28/1,938.75 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.28x = 1,938.75 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.28x = 1,751,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,534.61/1,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.24

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