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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.50, 2,133.68 and 903.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.50, 2,133.68 and 903.49 is: 1,355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.50 : 2,133.68 = 903.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.50/2,133.68 = 903.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.50x = 2,133.68 × 903.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.50x = 1,927,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,748.69/1,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.19

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