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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.60, 2,048.49 and 903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.60, 2,048.49 and 903.28 is: 1,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.60 : 2,048.49 = 903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.60/2,048.49 = 903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.60x = 2,048.49 × 903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.60x = 1,850,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,353.01/1,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.97

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