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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.22, 1,898.53 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.22, 1,898.53 and 903.92 is: 1,246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.22 : 1,898.53 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.22/1,898.53 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.22x = 1,898.53 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.22x = 1,716,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,121.72/1,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.98

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