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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464.57, 2,018.70 and 903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464.57, 2,018.70 and 903.78 is: 1,245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464.57 : 2,018.70 = 903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464.57/2,018.70 = 903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464.57x = 2,018.70 × 903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464.57x = 1,824,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,460.69/1,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.73

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