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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.54, 2,061.10 and 903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.54, 2,061.10 and 903.66 is: 1,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.54 : 2,061.10 = 903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.54/2,061.10 = 903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.54x = 2,061.10 × 903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.54x = 1,862,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,521.94/1,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.05

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