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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.79, 2,177.73 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.79, 2,177.73 and 903.36 is: 1,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.79 : 2,177.73 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.79/2,177.73 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.79x = 2,177.73 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.79x = 1,967,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,270.79/1,450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.00

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