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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.08, 1,855.64 and 903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.08, 1,855.64 and 903.11 is: 1,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.08 : 1,855.64 = 903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.08/1,855.64 = 903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.08x = 1,855.64 × 903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.08x = 1,675,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,853.94/1,345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.91

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