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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.61, 1,896.45 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.61, 1,896.45 and 903.04 is: 1,245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.61 : 1,896.45 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.61/1,896.45 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.61x = 1,896.45 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.61x = 1,712,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,570.21/1,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.86

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