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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.47, 1,897.49 and 903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.47, 1,897.49 and 903.17 is: 1,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.47 : 1,897.49 = 903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.47/1,897.49 = 903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.47x = 1,897.49 × 903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.47x = 1,713,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,763.04/1,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.95

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