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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.57, 1,857.53 and 903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.57, 1,857.53 and 903.79 is: 1,247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.57 : 1,857.53 = 903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.57/1,857.53 = 903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.57x = 1,857.53 × 903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.57x = 1,678,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,817.04/1,345.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.66

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