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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.98, 2,329.88 and 903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.98, 2,329.88 and 903.16 is: 1,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.98 : 2,329.88 = 903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.98/2,329.88 = 903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.98x = 2,329.88 × 903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.98x = 2,104,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,254.42/1,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.98

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