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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.37, 1,973.06 and 903.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.37, 1,973.06 and 903.26 is: 1,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.37 : 1,973.06 = 903.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.37/1,973.06 = 903.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.37x = 1,973.06 × 903.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.37x = 1,782,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,186.18/1,315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.89

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