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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.36, 2,330.31 and 903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.36, 2,330.31 and 903.92 is: 1,356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.36 : 2,330.31 = 903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.36/2,330.31 = 903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.36x = 2,330.31 × 903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.36x = 2,106,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,413.82/1,553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.04

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