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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.42, 2,043.67 and 903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.42, 2,043.67 and 903.14 is: 1,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.42 : 2,043.67 = 903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.42/2,043.67 = 903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.42x = 2,043.67 × 903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.42x = 1,845,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,720.12/1,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.74

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