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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.43, 2,330.55 and 903.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.43, 2,330.55 and 903.61 is: 1,355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.43 : 2,330.55 = 903.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.43/2,330.55 = 903.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.43x = 2,330.55 × 903.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.43x = 2,105,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,908.29/1,553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.65

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