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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.22, 2,092.96 and 903.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.22, 2,092.96 and 903.97 is: 1,353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.22 : 2,092.96 = 903.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.22/2,092.96 = 903.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.22x = 2,092.96 × 903.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.22x = 1,891,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,973.05/1,398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.13

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