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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.23, 1,931.76 and 903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.23, 1,931.76 and 903.16 is: 1,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.23 : 1,931.76 = 903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.23/1,931.76 = 903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.23x = 1,931.76 × 903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.23x = 1,744,688.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,688.36/1,400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.00

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