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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.05, 2,071.34 and 903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.05, 2,071.34 and 903.58 is: 1,246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.05 : 2,071.34 = 903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.05/2,071.34 = 903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.05x = 2,071.34 × 903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.05x = 1,871,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,615.09/1,501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.87

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