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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.95, 2,019.06 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.95, 2,019.06 and 903.69 is: 1,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.95 : 2,019.06 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.95/2,019.06 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.95x = 2,019.06 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.95x = 1,824,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,604.33/1,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.21

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