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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.02, 1,979.89 and 903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.02, 1,979.89 and 903.66 is: 1,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.02 : 1,979.89 = 903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.02/1,979.89 = 903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.02x = 1,979.89 × 903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.02x = 1,789,145.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,145.14/1,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.77

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