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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.01 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.01 and 903.96 is: 1,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.80 : 2,139.01 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.80/2,139.01 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.80x = 2,139.01 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.80x = 1,933,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,577.22/1,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.13

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