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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.32, 1,857.17 and 903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.32, 1,857.17 and 903.53 is: 1,247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.32 : 1,857.17 = 903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.32/1,857.17 = 903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.32x = 1,857.17 × 903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.32x = 1,678,015.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,015.71/1,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.30

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