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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.95, 2,014.08 and 903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.95, 2,014.08 and 903.95 is: 1,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.95 : 2,014.08 = 903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.95/2,014.08 = 903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.95x = 2,014.08 × 903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.95x = 1,820,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,621.71/1,342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.69

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