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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.96, 1,980.04 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.96, 1,980.04 and 903.69 is: 1,247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.96 : 1,980.04 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.96/1,980.04 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.96x = 1,980.04 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.96x = 1,789,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,340.09/1,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.84

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