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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.80 and 903.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.80 and 903.39 is: 1,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.12 : 1,897.80 = 903.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.12/1,897.80 = 903.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.12x = 1,897.80 × 903.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.12x = 1,714,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,453.54/1,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.77

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