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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.76, 1,932.66 and 903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.76, 1,932.66 and 903.42 is: 1,246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.76 : 1,932.66 = 903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.76/1,932.66 = 903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.76x = 1,932.66 × 903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.76x = 1,746,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,003.70/1,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.47

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