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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.52, 1,933.72 and 903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.52, 1,933.72 and 903.98 is: 1,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.52 : 1,933.72 = 903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.52/1,933.72 = 903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.52x = 1,933.72 × 903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.52x = 1,748,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,044.21/1,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.25

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