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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.60, 2,445.90 and 903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.60, 2,445.90 and 903.06 is: 1,352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.60 : 2,445.90 = 903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.60/2,445.90 = 903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.60x = 2,445.90 × 903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.60x = 2,208,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,794.45/1,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.93

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