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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.72, 1,897.83 and 903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.72, 1,897.83 and 903.43 is: 1,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.72 : 1,897.83 = 903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.72/1,897.83 = 903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.72x = 1,897.83 × 903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.72x = 1,714,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,556.56/1,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.30

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