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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.64, 2,134.44 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.64, 2,134.44 and 903.04 is: 1,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.64 : 2,134.44 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.64/2,134.44 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.64x = 2,134.44 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.64x = 1,927,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,484.70/1,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.86

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