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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.10, 1,931.88 and 903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.10, 1,931.88 and 903.76 is: 1,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.10 : 1,931.88 = 903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.10/1,931.88 = 903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.10x = 1,931.88 × 903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.10x = 1,745,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,955.87/1,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.13

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