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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.30, 1,934.21 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.30, 1,934.21 and 903.92 is: 1,247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.30 : 1,934.21 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.30/1,934.21 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.30x = 1,934.21 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.30x = 1,748,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,363.69/1,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.67

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