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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.86, 2,449.76 and 903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.86, 2,449.76 and 903.94 is: 1,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.86 : 2,449.76 = 903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.86/2,449.76 = 903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.86x = 2,449.76 × 903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.86x = 2,214,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,425.41/1,633.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.33

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