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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.11, 2,275.80 and 903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.11, 2,275.80 and 903.06 is: 1,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.11 : 2,275.80 = 903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.11/2,275.80 = 903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.11x = 2,275.80 × 903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.11x = 2,055,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,168.05/1,649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.23

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