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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.56, 2,061.30 and 903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.56, 2,061.30 and 903.94 is: 1,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.56 : 2,061.30 = 903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.56/2,061.30 = 903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.56x = 2,061.30 × 903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.56x = 1,863,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,291.52/1,493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.55

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