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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.91, 2,019.36 and 903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.91, 2,019.36 and 903.38 is: 1,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.91 : 2,019.36 = 903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.91/2,019.36 = 903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.91x = 2,019.36 × 903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.91x = 1,824,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,242.73/1,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.15

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