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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.48, 1,887.90 and 903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.48, 1,887.90 and 903.08 is: 1,246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.48 : 1,887.90 = 903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.48/1,887.90 = 903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.48x = 1,887.90 × 903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.48x = 1,704,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,924.73/1,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.76

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