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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.26, 1,933.35 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.26, 1,933.35 and 903.92 is: 1,247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.26 : 1,933.35 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.26/1,933.35 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.26x = 1,933.35 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.26x = 1,747,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,593.73/1,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.16

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