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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.14, 2,019.54 and 903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.14, 2,019.54 and 903.70 is: 1,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.14 : 2,019.54 = 903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.14/2,019.54 = 903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.14x = 2,019.54 × 903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.14x = 1,825,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,058.30/1,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.36

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