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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.53, 1,977.88 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.53, 1,977.88 and 903.08 is: 1,352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.53 : 1,977.88 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.53/1,977.88 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.53x = 1,977.88 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.53x = 1,786,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,176.96/1,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.62

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