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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.86, 1,931.97 and 903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.86, 1,931.97 and 903.34 is: 1,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.86 : 1,931.97 = 903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.86/1,931.97 = 903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.86x = 1,931.97 × 903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.86x = 1,745,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,225.78/1,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.82

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