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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.40, 2,048.10 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.40, 2,048.10 and 903.70 is: 1,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.40 : 2,048.10 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.40/2,048.10 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.40x = 2,048.10 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.40x = 1,850,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,867.97/1,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.55

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