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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.17, 1,932.05 and 903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.17, 1,932.05 and 903.15 is: 1,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.17 : 1,932.05 = 903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.17/1,932.05 = 903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.17x = 1,932.05 × 903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.17x = 1,744,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,933.22/1,401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.34

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