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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.17, 1,933.20 and 903.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.17, 1,933.20 and 903.60 is: 1,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.17 : 1,933.20 = 903.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.17/1,933.20 = 903.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.17x = 1,933.20 × 903.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.17x = 1,746,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,839.52/1,401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.71

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