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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 2,003.84 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 2,003.84 and 903.36 is: 1,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 2,003.84 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/2,003.84 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 2,003.84 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 1,810,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,188.90/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.05

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