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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.73, 2,083.10 and 903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.73, 2,083.10 and 903.13 is: 1,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.73 : 2,083.10 = 903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.73/2,083.10 = 903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.73x = 2,083.10 × 903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.73x = 1,881,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,305.59/1,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.72

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