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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.43 and 903.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.84, 1,856.43 and 903.57 is: 1,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.84 : 1,856.43 = 903.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.84/1,856.43 = 903.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.84x = 1,856.43 × 903.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.84x = 1,677,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,414.46/1,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.30

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