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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,649.28, 2,275.92 and 903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,649.28, 2,275.92 and 903.24 is: 1,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,649.28 : 2,275.92 = 903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,649.28/2,275.92 = 903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,649.28x = 2,275.92 × 903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,649.28x = 2,055,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,701.98/1,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.42

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