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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.35, 2,047.82 and 903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.35, 2,047.82 and 903.98 is: 1,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.35 : 2,047.82 = 903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.35/2,047.82 = 903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.35x = 2,047.82 × 903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.35x = 1,851,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,188.92/1,367.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.85

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