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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.22, 1,898.88 and 903.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.22, 1,898.88 and 903.44 is: 1,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.22 : 1,898.88 = 903.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.22/1,898.88 = 903.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.22x = 1,898.88 × 903.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.22x = 1,715,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,524.15/1,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.45

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