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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.40, 1,864.18 and 903.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.40, 1,864.18 and 903.46 is: 1,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.40 : 1,864.18 = 903.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.40/1,864.18 = 903.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.40x = 1,864.18 × 903.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.40x = 1,684,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,212.06/1,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.19

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