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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.51, 2,176.79 and 903.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.51, 2,176.79 and 903.07 is: 1,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.51 : 2,176.79 = 903.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.51/2,176.79 = 903.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.51x = 2,176.79 × 903.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.51x = 1,965,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,793.75/1,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.24

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