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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.28, 1,969.38 and 903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.28, 1,969.38 and 903.48 is: 1,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.28 : 1,969.38 = 903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.28/1,969.38 = 903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.28x = 1,969.38 × 903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.28x = 1,779,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,295.44/1,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.63

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